Maps and Location
Name 1 continent that borders the Indian Ocean?
Africa/Asia
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate usually tells you the weather pattern over a certain region/area for at least 30 years. Weather identifies what is happening currently (short period of time).
This type of region is defined by common physical or cultural traits, like a desert or a language group.
Formal Region
This term refers to the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a specific place.
Weather
What does Stage 1 of the Demographic Transition Model represent on a Population Pyramid?
What is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What does topography mean?
The detailed description or representation of the physical features of a land area. (ex. includes hills, mountains, valleys and more).
A region organized around a central place and the surrounding areas connected to it, like a metropolitan area.
Functional Region
The boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and humidity is called this.
What country is known for being mosquito-free?
Iceland...because of its' cold and harsh climate.
What is the second largest ocean on planet Earth?
The Atlantic Ocean
What are the two main types of factors that geographers use to define and describe a region?
Physical factors and human factors
This kind of region is based on how people perceive or feel about an area, such as “The South” or “The Middle East.”
Perceptual Region
A climate with four distinct seasons including cold winters and warm summers, typical of much of the U.S.
What time zone does China follow?
Beijing Time
23
How can physical factors such as mountains and rivers influence the development of a region?
They can act as natural barriers or routes for transportation, affect climate and agriculture and influence where people settle.
This is the world’s largest desert, located in northern Africa, and considered a physical region.
The Sahara Desert
This term describes a tropical cyclone in the western Pacific.
What happens during El Nino?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that starts in the Pacific Ocean but causes worldwide weather changes, including floods, droughts, and temperature shifts.
This continent is the only one where the Equator, Tropic of Capricorn and the Prime Meridian all pass nearby...
South America
Why might two regions with similar physical features be considered different regions?
Because human factors like culture, language, or economic systems can differ, making the regions distinct.
A country like Japan is considered this type of human region because it is a politically defined area.
Formal Region
Which factor specifically explains why Denver is colder than Dallas?
Higher elevation
Along the eastern coast