Vocabulary Match up
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(I give definition/you give term)
study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
geography
Key
Tells us what is on a map
a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth's surface
map
This theme of geography describes features that make a site unique.
place
Asia is ___________ of North America
West
What are Eisenhowers colors?
Purple & Gold
part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
region
Compass rose
circle showing directions on a map
a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire Earth
globe
People dancing and interacting would best describe which theme of geography?
human-environment interaction
South America is ______________ of North America
South
What is the Eisenhower Mascot?
Eagles!
six important ideas that people use to organize their study of geography. (goes with 5 themes)
6 essential elements
Scale
relationship between distance on a map and distance on the ground.
images and information gathered by these help geographers make accurate maps.
satellite
This theme of geography describes where something is.
location
Pacific Ocean is ______________ of Asia.
East
What is Ms. Williams favorite soda?
Pepsi
five major ideas used to organize the study of geography.
themes
human geography
study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes
geographers use technology (a type of __________ programs) to create, update, and compare maps.
computer
This theme looks at how people and things change location.
movement
Antartica is ___________ of Africa.
south
What is the capital of Kansas?
Topeka
all the features that makes a place unique.
landscape
physical geography
study of the world's landforms, bodies of water, and other natural features.
In some cases the best 2 tools a geographer can use to take notes while talking to people are ______ and ______.
notebook
tape recorder
What are the five (5) themes of geography?
location (where something is)
place (features that make a site unique)
regions (areas that share common characteristics)
movement (how and why people and things move)
human-environment interaction (ways people interact with their environments)
The arctic Ocean is_____________ of Africa
North East
How many legs does Ms. Williams cat Teddy have?
3