Geography Basics
What is Geography?
The study of the Earth and how it affects people's lives
Why can mountains make travel difficult?
They are steep and rocky, which makes walking and building roads difficult.
Why did many early cities grow near rivers?
Because rivers provide water, food, and ways to travel.
What is a coast?
Land that touches the ocean or sea.
What does development mean in geography?
How do mountains help protect people?
They keep enemies out.
What makes plains good for farming?
Flat land and fertile soil make it easier to grow food.
What is an island?
Land that is completely surrounded by water.
What does it mean if geography helps development?
Why is farming hard in deserts?
Because there is very little water.
How can rivers sometimes hinder development?
They can flood and destroy homes or crops
What is a harbor?
A safe place along the coast for ships to travel.
What does it mean if geography hinders development?
It makes life harder.
How do people still farm in the mountains, even if it is hard? (HINT: They build something!)
They build terraces
Why are plains sometimes dangerous places to live?
They have strong storms (tornadoes) and do not protect from enemies.
How does isolation affect people on islands?
It separates them from other places, making it harder to trade or get supplies
Why do many big cities form near water, like rivers or coasts?
Because water makes it easier to take, travel, and get food/resources.
Name one way Mountains help AND hinder development
HELP: They protect from attacks
HINDER: Farming and travel are difficult
What is one way people have made it easier to live near rivers despite the flooding? (HINT: They build something!)
They build dams
How can living on a coast or island make trade easier?
People can use ships to move goods across the ocean.