What is REGION-defined by formal boundaries or functions.
100
Topographic (Relief) Map
Maps use special lines to indicate the shape and elevation of the land forms shown.
100
Define the Creation Mandate.
The unique calling of God to humankind to exercise dominion over the earth.
100
What group of people were the first to study geography?
The Babylonians.
100
What are the 4 hemispheres?
North, South, East, West.
200
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What is LOCATION-either specific or relative to surrounding environment.
200
Physical Map
Shows mountains, rivers, lakes, elevation and other natural features. Color is often used extensively to indicate bodies of water, various elevations etc.
200
How does history and geography differ?
Geography is the study of space and time.
History is the study of the events in time.
200
Who was the first to use the word Geography?
Eratosthenes.
200
What is the imaginary line that separates the north and south hemispheres?
The equator.
300
I
What is INTERACTION--both among people and between people and their environment.
300
Economic or Resource Map
Shows the natural resources or economic activities of a place. Such maps show where various industries are located, where specific types of crops are grown and other such data.
300
Break the word "Geography" into two parts, what does the word mean?
Geo--earth
Graphy--written description
300
Who was the first to use the grid system?
Hipparchus.
300
What direction does latitude run? What are the lines called?
East and West. Parallels of latitude.
400
M
What is MOVEMENT--of people, goods, ideas, etc.
400
Road Maps
Are used extensively by travelers whether they are military commanders, professional trackers, or families on vacation. They show primary and secondary transportation routes.
400
What are the five themes of geography?
MR. LIP--Movement, Region, Location, Interaction, Place
400
What was Ptolemy's contribution to Geography?
Geocentric theory--earth centered.
400
What direction do the lines of longitude run? What are the lines called?
North and South. Meridians.
500
P
What is PLACE--physical characteristics (mountains, rivers, animals) and human characteristics (roads, buildings.)
500
Climate Map
Provide information about the type of weather in the area.
500
What does geography help us to learn?
How and why places differ and where they are.
500
What was Copernicus' contribution to Geography?
Heliocentric theory--sun centered.
500
What is the name of the main Meridian and where is it located?