People
a person who makes maps
cartographer
has both physical features (like mountains) and human-made features (like buildings).
Place
The study of people, places, and the Earth's features.
Geography
refers to how objects are arranged in space and their relationships to one another
spatial
includes all of the natural surroundings of a location, such as land, water, and air
environment
someone who designs cities, parks, and transportation systems
urban planner
a person who studies climate patterns and weather changes
climatologist
What is an example of a technologically advanced geographer's tool?
satellites
helps people find their exact location using satellites
Global Position System (GPS)
What are the five themes of geography?
location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction
What essential (MUST HAVE) job skills do geographers need in order to effectively use high-tech tools in their work?
Computer skills and education like math and science
What is the difference between location and place?
location tells you where something is
place describes what it's like there
What forces continually change Earth’s surface?
Natural Events
the process of gathering information about Earth using satellites or aerial cameras without touching it
remote sensing
What is the main activity of a geographer’s job?
analyze geographic information
How do people adapt to their physical world?
People change their environment to meet their needs.
Where and why people choose to live in certain locations may depend on?
The Earth’s surface conditions.
What role do geographers play in business operations?
pick the best spot for new stores
an area that shares common characteristics, such as climate or culture
region
What are two well known satellites?
Landsat and GOES
What two questions do geographers try to answer? Where are things located? And…
Why are they there?
What is remote sensing?
Remote sensing is the process of gathering information about Earth using satellites or aerial cameras while NOT touching it.
If you are studying physical geography, what would you be studying?
landforms, water and climate
Which theme of geography answers this question: How do people and the environment affect each other?
Human-environment interaction
What are some ways GIS can be used?
planning for a hurricane evacuation