Geography
The Study of the world, its people and the interactions between them.
Geography
What is Longitude
Imaginary lines that run north-south circling the globe are used to measure distance north and south of the equator.
A graph using bars of different lengths to compare information from different places or time periods
Bar graph
Plains
Explain Urbanization
The increase of people living in cities.
Physical Surroundings
Environment
What is Latitude
imaginary lines that run east-west around the globe and measure the distance east and west of the prime meridian.
a graph that indicates a trend or pattern over time
Line Graph
Plateaus
Explain an ecosystem
an area of plants, and animals together with nonliving parts of the environment.
Shared beliefs traits and values
Culture
This key will explain symbols on a map
Legend
A chart that shows a sequence of events
Time line
Tributaries
What did Roy Bedichek do?
Warned of the dangers of humans impact on the environment
Migration
the movement of people
Thematic Maps show what?
A chart that uses boxes and arrows to show cause and effect
causation chart
Formations of natural gravel, rock, and sand that trap rainwater underground
Aquifers
What boundary does the Rio Grande form
a border between the united states and Mexico
3 things a geographer might study
Environment, Culture, the relationship between humans and their environment
Explain a map projection
flat representation of the earths features.
Uses boxes, arrows, and sometimes images to show a series of activities or steps
Flowchart
What is the purpose of a reservoir
Used for drinking water, recreation, and irrigation
Name the two aquifers discussed.
Ogallala and Edwards