Geography 101
Define Geography.
the study of Earth and it's people, places, and environments
What are the 4 lines on a compass rose?
North, South, East, West
Define Earthquake.
caused by plate movement along fault lines; can be caused by volcano eruptions
People who are forced to migrate from their homeland because of war are called:
Refugees
Which form of government gives one person absolute power to rule?
Dictatorship
What is difference between relative and absolute location?
What does TODALSS stand for?
Title, Orientation, Date, Author, Legend, Source, Scale
Define Tsunami.
giant ocean wave caused by volcanic eruptions or movement of the earth under the ocean floor
Define Globalization.
the process by which nations, cultures, and economies become integrated, or mixed
A renewable resource is one that is:
always available
With your arms, show the difference between latitude and longitude.
Define thematic map.
maps that show more specialized information
Define Isthmus.
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
Which culture first played the game of soccer?
The Maya of Mexico
Which type of economy is the United States?
Mixed
At what degree latitude is the Equator located?
0 degrees latitude
What does GPS stand for?
Define Delta.
an area sand, silt, clay, or gravel is deposited at the mouth of a river
Define ethnic group.
a group of people with a common racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What are the 5 themes of geography?
location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region
What line divides the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres?
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?
70%
On July 4,_____, the Declaration of Independence was signed.
1776
Which type of government does the United States have?
A Representative Democracy