Thinking Like a Geographer
Environment Definition
The natural surroundings for people and animals
What are plate tectonics
Theory that earth has plates under surface that move
Elevation definition
Height above sea level
What is a compass rose
A feature on a map that tells directions
Landform definition
Individual features of land
Earthquake
Violent and sudden movements of earths crust
What does plain mean?
Low-lying stretches of flat or gently rolling land
What is a scale bar
A tool on a map used to measure long distances
what does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
Fault
Cracks in earths crust that can cause earthquakes
Plateau definition
Flat, but higher in elevation than plains
What is a map key
A tool on a map that can help you understand what certain colors or symbols on a map mean
What does GIS stand for?
Global Information System
Tsunami
Waves caused by earthquakes
Continental shelf
Plateau the lie on edge of each continent
How many oceans are there
4 oceans
What are three main tools of geography
GPS, GIS, and maps
Erosion
Process of wearing away or moving weathered material
Trenches
Valleys under the ocean that are lowest spots on earth
How many continents are there
7