LOCATION
What is the Prime Meridian? Which two hemispheres does it divide Earth into?
The Prime Meridian is the imaginary line that divides Earth into two equal parts.
The Prime Meridian divides the planet into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere
define formal regions. give 1 example
areas in which certain characteristics are found throughout the area. Formal regions such as countries, states, and cities may share the same laws, government, etc. They have DISTINCT boundaries.
Ex: USA, New Jersey and Harding Township
What is migration? Name the 3 types
Migration is the movement of people from place to place.
3 types:
1. Voluntary
2. Reluctant
3. Forced
define Human-Environment Interaction
describes the relationship between people and their environment
List at least 2 days that information and ideas and be moved throughout the world
Social Media
Texts
Websites
Phone (voice calls)
TV, Videos, Movies
what is relative location? give 2 examples
where a place is located in relation to another place
Ex: the school is near the park, the restaurant is near grandma’s house
Define Human Characteristics. Give 2 examples.
Human Characteristics: influences and modifications that people have made on a place
Ex: buildings, religion, language, political systems
depending on other people all over the world for things we cannot make for ourselves
What are the 3 categories of HEI?
______ is half of a sphere, or ball.
hemisphere
what is absolute location? what is needed to determine absolute location
absolute location describes a place's exact location on the surface of the Earth using latitude and longitude
Define Physical Characteristics. Give 2 examples.
The natural features of a location
Ex: landforms, climate, and plants
Define voluntary migration? Give an example
People they move because they believe their quality of life will be improved in the new location
Ex. the Pilgrims; seniors headed to Florida
Define modification and give an example.
How humans have changed/modified a particular place.
Examples: canals, highways, tunnels, etc.
Name all 5 themes of geography
location
place
region
movement
human-environment interactions
What is the Equator? Which two hemispheres does it divide Earth into?
The equator is is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth, halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.
The equator divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere.
define functional regions. give 1 example
a central place and the surrounding places affected by it.
Ex: the “Tri-State Area”
Define reluctant migration? Give an example
people move because the living conditions have become intolerable in their current location
ex- Natural disasters, War/ conflicts, Lack of resources (food, water)
Define adaptation and give an example.
How humans adapt to the environment around them
Example: turning wind and sunshine into energy
List 2 human characteristics and 2 physical characteristics
answers will vary
What is latitude and longitude? (distance ___ and ___ of _____)
Longitude: distance east or west of the prime meridian that runs from the north pole to the south pole. Measure in °E and °W
Latitude: distance north or south of the equator, measured in °N and °S
define perceptual regions. give 1 example
is an area defined by people’s feelings and attitudes
Ex: the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, sports fans "regions"
Define forced migration? Give an example
the decision to move was not made by the people migrating
Ex. enslaved Africans
Ex. Native Americans forced to reservations
Define dependence and give an example.
How humans rely on the environment
Example: using the soil for farming and water for fishing.
Name all the continents.
Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America