Tools
Showing the round Earth on these flat tools distorts some details
Maps
A place with low population density is called this
Rural
The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
Geography
The two main branches of Geography
Physical and Human Geography
Unlike maps, these show the world as it really is - just smaller
Globes
Your street address describes this kind of Location
Absolute Location
Branch of Geography that studies the world's people, communities, and landscapes
Human Geography
The three levels of Geography used to look at the world
Local, Regional, Global
A map that only shows natural features like mountains and lakes
Physical Map
This Level of Geography looks at relationships between people who are far apart.
Global
Branch of Geography that studies landforms, bodies of water, and other natural features
Physical Geography
Five major ideas used to organize the study of Geography
Themes
You can use this system to find your absolute location anywhere in the world using satellites.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
A town or community is what Level of Geography?
Local
The study of people and the relationships among them.
Social Science
This Theme of Geography describes where in the world something is
Location
The science of making maps
Cartography
A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
Region
The study of long-term weather patterns
Climate
This Theme of Geography describes features that make a site unique
Place