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Tools of Geography
Earth/Climate
Culture/Climate
Population/Movement
HEI/Economy
100
How is the exact location related to latitude and longitude?
The exact location is related to latitude and longitude because geographers use this "geography tool" to pinpoint where locations are on the earth.
100
Explain why some areas of the Earth are warmer than other places.
SOme areas of our earth are warmer than other places because of the tilt of the Earth's axis.
100
Explain what is culture and cite examples.
Culture is the way of life of a group of people. This would include language, religion, jobs, food, traditions, beliefs, clothing and location. Some examples of my culture are_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
100
Migration best describes what geographical theme?
Migration best describes the geographical theme of movement.
100
What are the factors of a mixed economy?
The main factors of a mixed economy are individuals, businesses and the government.
200
Landforms are generally displayed on a a, political map b. special-purpose chart c. relief map d. none of the above
c
200
What is your interpretation of the plates pushing against each other?
My interpretation of the plates pushing against each other is the pressure of this force causes mountains to be formed on the surface of the earth.
200
Weather and climate a. depend on ocean water b. cause coastal areas to have mild climates c. both a and b d. none of the above
c
200
What is the least likely factor of urbanization? a. agriculture b. industry c. education d. deathrate
d
200
Explain what this statement refers to- As the prices increase, the demand decreases.
This statement,"as the prices increase, the demand decreases," refers to supply and demand.
300
Explain how Earth's tilt causes the seasons.
Earth's tilt cause the seasons by different amounts of light on certain areas of the earth at different times.
300
Explain how soil is provided for agriculture.
Weathering and erosion break down landforms and rocks to provide soil for agriculture.
300
What is your interpretation of the Internet speeding up cultural diffusion?
My interpretation of the Internet speeding up cultural diffusion is that people can discover and adopt cultural traits from other parts of the world faster.
300
During the 1800'2, millions of Europeans migrated to the United States. Identify one push factor and one pull factor that caused this migration.
One push factor that might have caused the migration of the Europeans to the United States is famine, a lack of food for the number of people. One pull factor that might have also caused this migration to America is freedom or an opportunity for a better life.
300
How might future uses of technology affect our environment?
Future uses of technology might affect our environment because as technology improves more resources could be harmed and used up leaving us with a shortage of resources.
400
Differentiate the difference between a primary and secondary source. Cite examples.
The difference between a primary and secondary source is that the primary source is a firsthand account of the event and a secondary source is something not experienced by the person. An example of primary source would be a letter and a movie woudl be an example of a secondary source.
400
Explain the process of the water cycle.
The process of the water cycle is first water evaporates, or turns to vapor. Secondly it turns back into liquid which is known as condensation. This process occurs in the clouds. The next step is precipitation, the clouds release the liquid as either rain, snow, sleet or hail. The final step is collection. Collection is where the precipitation enters the ground and seeps into the aquifers below the earths surface and enter back into our lakes, streams or river. The water cycle is a continuous process.
400
Why was refrigeration such an important technological development?
Refrigeration made it possible to keep food fresh and safe for longer periods of time. Refrigeration also made it possible to ship food from farms to cities.
400
How is movement related to people, goods and ideas?
People, goods and ideas are are transported from one place to another. This is the theme of movement.
400
How can improving one's education affect the country's development?
Improving education can affect the country's development because it increase's skills and knowledge. Educated people leads to an increase in living standards which determine a developed country.
500
Part A. Explain how the theme of location is different from the other themes of geography. PArt B. Describe the relative location of where you live to another town/city.
The theme of location is different from the other themes because it gives a description of where a place is found and the other themes describe the features/charateristics of the place. The relative location of Newcomb compared to __________is __________________________________.
500
Hypothesize what the world might look like in the future if the world's landmasses continue to move.
I think that the movement of the world's landmasses will change the earth in the future because ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
500
Elaborate on the reasons science and technology have changed peoples lives. Support you answer with details and examples.
Science and technology have changed peoples lives because of transportation, such as cars, planes and trains. We can travel faster now because of these inventions. Also fire has alowed humans to cook and stay warm. Food production has increased because of irrigation and farming.
500
Elaborate how you have been influenced by a different culture. Cite examples and explain.
I have been influenced by ______________________________________________________________________________________________. One example is__________________________________. Another example _______________________________.
500
Why have people become less dependent on their environment? Cite evidence.
People have become less dependent on their environment because they no longer rely on their location for food and water. People no longer live next to rivers because of technology changing our lives for the better.