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100

This tool shows the world as it really is - just smaller - and without distortion.

Globes

100

A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas

Region

100

The study of water on Earth

Hydrology

100

List the 5 major ideas used to organize the study of Geography

Themes: Location, Place, HEI, Movement, and Region

100

Your street address describes this kind of Location

Exact or Absolute Location

200

This tool shows the round Earth on flat tools - distorts some details - yet can also show lots of good details when needed.

Maps

200

Physical features of a place that makes it unique from other areas.

Landscapes or landforms

200

The study of weather and its causes

Meteorology

200

List the 5 oceans of in the world

Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Pacific

200

What type of Geographer would study economics and politics

Human Geographer

300

The science of making maps

Cartography

300

A town or community is local or regional?

Local

300

The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create

Geography

300

List the 7 continents on Earth

Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

300

The two main branches of Geography

Physical and Human Geography

400

Name three specific tools geographers use

Globes, maps, satellites (Images), compass, altimeter, GPS, compass rose

400

The three levels of Geography used to look at communities

Local, Regional, Global

400

Branch or type of Geography that studies landforms, bodies of water, and other natural features

Physical Geography

400

List any three of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.

400

A field or science that studies people. It includes Human Geography.

Social Science

500

Two basic types of satellite images

True Color and Infrared

500

This Level of Geography looks at relationships between people who are far apart.

Global

500

Branch or type of Geography that studies the world's people, communities, and culture.

Human Geography

500

List any 8 of the 13 US states that boarder Canada

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska.

500

A Social Science is a field that studies people and their _______ .

Relationships, culture, and communities.