Climate
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
Physical geography?
an elevated landform like a mountain but is rounded instead of peaked.
What is a hill?
0 degrees latitude line is called....
Equator
A visual representation of an area or Earth
A map
What are the biggest bodies of water called?
Oceans
The study of prehistoric peoples.
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
Human geography?
What is the missing word:
In farming, _______ refers to the accumulation of dissolved mineral _____(like sodium chloride and sulfates) in soil or water. It creates a "chemical drought" where plants struggle to absorb water, leading to stunted growth, reduced crop yields, and soil degradation. This usually is a consequence of overwatering.
Salinity, salt
What is sea level?
This serves as the base level for measuring elevation and depth on Earth (even though it is NOT the same level all around the planet).
This is the line that separates the eastern hemisphere from the western hemisphere. It is at 0 degrees longitude.
What is the prime meridian
What is the longest river in Africa called?
The Nile river
Population of China
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
Human geography?
The portion of Earth where all living organisms and their environments are found.
What is the Biosphere?
Used to measure temperature, latitude, and longitude, usually in Tens
Degrees
A picture on a map that shows directions such as east, west, south, and north.
What is a compass rose
Which is the SECOND largest continent?
Africa
Diamond mining in South Africa.
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
Human Geography?
What is the sphere of the earth that describes the influence of humans?
Anthroposphere
How much does the temperature drop with every 1000m of altitude?
6.5 Degrees Celcius
What does carrying capacity mean in Geography
In geography, carrying capacity is the maximum number of people—or other living organisms—that a specific region or environment can support indefinitely. It relies on available resources like food, water, and shelter without degrading the area's natural, economic, and social environment.
What type of landform is Uluru
A monolith
The Amazon River
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
Physical geography?
How does distance from the ocean impact climate?
The ocean acts as a giant temperature stabilizer for the Earth. Because water absorbs and releases heat much more slowly than land, areas close to the ocean experience milder, more moderate temperatures. Conversely, inland regions farther from the ocean face extreme temperature fluctuations and less precipitation
The study of the lithosphere is called?
Geology
What is one of the categories of ecological hazards
Invasive species, biological diseases
What is the continental drift?
A scientific theory explaining the movement of Earth's continents over geological time?