Landforms
Places and Regions
The World in Spatial Terms
Physical Geography
Population Geography
100
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
Isthmus
100
All the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
Landscape
100
What are 3 of the tools geographers use?
Maps, GPS, Surveys
100
This imaginary system of lines plays a major role in temperature and climate. the further you get away from the equator, the cooler the climate.
Latitude
Bonus: What is the opposite of latitude lines? Which direction to they run?
100
Estimated number of people living on earth at this moment.
Approx. 8 Billion
200
A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.
Cliff
200
Explain the difference between "Import" and "Export"
Import - bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
Export - send (goods or services) to another country for sale.
200
Term for the study of the earth, its people and places.
Geography
200
The narrow, life-supporting layer on Earth where living organisms and their nonliving environments (air, water, soil) interact, encompassing all ecosystems from deep ocean trenches to high mountains and the lower atmosphere.
Biosphere
200
What influences where people settle?
Where people settle is influenced by a mix of environmental, economic, social, and political factors, primarily seeking resources (water, fertile soil, minerals), favorable climate, safety (defense, low crime), and opportunities (jobs, infrastructure, culture).
300
An area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.
Marsh
300
Term that refers to areas on earth that share similar characteristics. A ________ can be defined by physical traits such as climate, landforms, soil, vegetation, animal life, and natural resources.
Region
300
The exact, fixed position of a place on Earth, defined by coordinates like latitude and longitude, or a specific street address
Absolute Location
300
Only 2.5% of this resource is suitable for human consumption in its current form.
Water - Fresh Water
300
Why would the birthrates in a agricultural society be higher of those in a more industrialized society.
Agricultural workers need hands to work the farm, lack of medical access, lack of knowledge and information on birth control, etc.
400
Florida is an example of what type of landform?
Peninsula
400
Refers to the human and physical characteristics, or traits, that give an area its own special identity and meaning to people.
Place
400
The earth is divided into halves called?
Hemispheres
400
400
Term for a very large, heavily populated city or urban complex.
Megalopolis
500
What is the importance of an estuary?
They provide critical habitats for numerous plant and animal species, act as nurseries for a large percentage of commercial and recreational fish and shellfish, and protect coastal communities from storms and flooding
500
An area that is based on people's feelings, beliefs, and ideas, rather than on physical boundaries.
Examples: Bible Belt, Silicon Valley, The South
Perceptual Region
500
Height above sea level in which an item is.
Elevation
Bonus Point: What is the highest point in Florida?
500
Explain the difference between "Climate" and "Weather"
Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific location, changing hourly, daily, or weekly. Climate is the long-term average of weather in a particular area, usually calculated over 30 years or more. A simple way to remember the difference is: "Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get"
500
The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country.
Brain Drain