Geography Basics
The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments
Geography
This part of a map shows what the symbols and colors mean.
Legend
The first step in the geographic inquiry process
Asking questions
The position of a place on Earth
Location
Things that happen again and again in a place or environment
Patterns
The type of geography that studies landforms, climate, oceans, and soil.
Physical geography
Lines that measure distance north or south of the Equator.
Latitude
What do you call looking at social, environmental, economic, and political effects?
Geographic perspective (SEEP)
The setting where people live or interact
Locale
Things that change over time in a place
Trends
The type of geography that studies the distribution of people, cultures, and human activities.
Human geography
Lines that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude
A person or group with an interest in a place or issue
Stakeholder
The feelings or meaning someone attaches to a place
Sense of place
Is climate change and example of a pattern or trend?
Trend
Are oceans an example of physical or human geography?
Physical geography
A map that shows mountains, rivers, and other land shapes in detail.
Topographic Map
Geographic inquiry step where you look at your information and figure out what it means
Analyze and interpret information
The importance of a location in geography
Spatial significance
Toronto and New York City are examples of this type of area
Urban
Characteristics that repeat themselves in a natural or human environment
Patterns
This tells you who made the map and helps you spot possible bias.
Author
Name all five steps of the geographic inquiry process
Ask questions, gather information, analyze information, draw conclusions, share results
A space or location with meaning
Place
Red sandstone cliffs in southern China are called this
Danxia landforms