Basic Criteria
a field that studies people and the relationships between them
social science
Why is geography sometimes called a social science?
because it deals with people and how they live
Mrs. Keesling's classroom is in room 12 at DMS. Choices: Absolute or Relative location
absolute
Studying the world's river systems and how to protect the world's water supply are important parts of
hydrology
Two basic types of satellite images are
true color and infrared
people who study geography
geographers
Why are maps not completely accurate in how they show Earth?
it is not possible to show a spherical (round) area perfectly on a flat surface
Mrs. Keesling's classroom is near the front doors in the sixth grade hallway. Absolute or relative?
relative
What are the two main branches of geography?
human and physical geography
Without ______, geographers would not be able to use maps to study where things are in the world.
cartography
studying geography at a level that looks at the whole world
global
What are the three levels at which a geographer might study the world?
Delta Middle School is located at 9800 N. CR 200 E. in Muncie, Indiana. Absolute or relative?
absolute
___ is the science of making maps.
cartography
A region is an area that has
one or more common features
study of weather and what causes it.
meteorology
a spherical model of the Earth
globe
How many essential elements of geography have geographers identified?
6
True or False: Cartography is not a main branch of geography.
True
The smallest level at which a geographer might study a place is
local
The study of Earth's people, including their ways of life, homes, cities, beliefs, and customs is called
human geography
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
geography
The theme place refers to an area's ____ , the physical and human features that define it and make it unique.
landscape
True or false: Landforms, bodies of water, and weather are all examples of human geography.
false
The Midwest and the Pacific Northwest are examples of
regions