Human and Physical Geography
Examples of Human Geography.
populations, economics, culture, migration.
What needs to be at the top of your map to tell us what the map is?
Title.
Which continent is the largest?
Asia
What is another name for the Antacrtic Ocean?
Southern Ocean
Define flood
Overflow of water that submerges land that is typically dry.
Examples of Physical Geography
Climate zones, natural resources, landforms, plants, animals.
What always needs to be on a map to determine directions from one location to another?
Compass rose
What continent are we living in?
North America
What ocean is between Asia and North America
Pacific Ocean
Define climate
Weather conditions over a long period of time in a specific area.
processes that shape the earth's surface, the animals and plants that inhibit it and the spatial patterns they exhibit.
What is the term called that divides the earth into north and south?
Equator
What 3 continents are the most north?
Europe
Asia
North America
Which ocean is located between Africa and Australia?
Indian Ocean
Define landforms.
physical features of the Earth that happens naturally (ie. mountains).
Define Human Geography (key words are acceptable)
Relationships between people and their environments where you examine the cultural, economic, political and social issues that influence regions and places.
What is the term that divides the earth into east and west?
Prime meridian
Which continent is located at the bottom of the earth?
Antarctica
Which ocean is located the most north?
Arctic Ocean
Define deforestation.
When humans reduce or destroy forests so the land can be used for other purposes.
Define Geography (key words are acceptable)
What are the terms use to describe horizontal and vertical lines in proper geography mapping terms?
Longitude (vertical) and Latitude (horizontal)
Name all 7 of the continents.
North America
South America
Antarctica
Africa
Europe
Asia
Australia
Name all 5 major oceans.
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Define erosion.
when land is worn away over time by elements such as wind and water.