studying geography
Why are scientists and geographers similar?
They both look and collect data
What are the 5 themes of geography?
LOCATION, PLACE, REGION, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION, MOVEMENT
Define Physical Geography
STUDY OF THE WORLD’S PHYSICAL FEATURES – LANDFORMS,BODIES OF WATER, CLIMATES, SOIL, AND PLANTS
TRUE OR FALSE?
Human geography is the study of earth's people, communities, and landeddies
False! it is the 'study of the earth's people, communities and LANDSCAPES
IS 'RELIGIOUS BELIEFS' A HUMAN GEOGRAPHY TOPIC OR PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY TOPIC?
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY TOPIC
What are three examples of regions based on HUMAN characteristics?
Give an example of absolute location
Must give a specific address of ANY location (teacher's discretion)
How do physical geographers answer questions about shapes of the earth?
By taking detailed measurements!
what kind of companies do geographers work with?
private groups and government agencies
Define cartography and give two examples
Explain the different between a satellite map and a globe
A satellite map is a map that is collected from images in space. It is more detailed and accurate. A globe is a spherical model of the world and shows the world what it physically looks like
Give an example of relative location using ONLY cardinal directions
teacher's choice BUT an example could be: The cone zone is SOUTH from Cheviot Elementary.
Is culture a physical geography topic?
NO it is a human geography topic
what are the 4 common needs of humans?
food, water, shelter, deal with other people
Why do physical geographers study changes of the planet?
It helps us prepare for changes to the planet
Name 3 things that maps AND globes both do?
2. Show where different landforms are
3. Describe and identify countries
How does environment affect how people live? Give an example
THEY INTERACT IN ALL SORTS OF WAYS, FOR EXAMPLE BUILD HOUSES WITH HEAVY WALLS TO PROTECT THEM IN THE WINTER
Are natural resources a physical geography topic?
YES!
Why do geographers ask questions about what people do?
It is because everyone's lives are different and it helps us understand the world better
A region is an area that has:
a. one or more common features
b. no people living in it
c. few physical features
d. set physical boundaries
a. one or more common features
At what levels do geographers study the world?
Local, Regional, and Global levels
Why should people study geography? Give 3 reasons.
1. HELPS US MAKE BETTER INFORMED DECISIONS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS
2. FOCUSES ON EXCITING AND INTERESTING THINGS
3. IT MAKES US BETTER EQUIPPED TO SOLVE ISSUES ON A LOCAL AND GLOBAL LEVEL!!
How do physical geographers track changes that occur over time?
Keep careful records of the information
Can human geographers study all of human geography? what is the result of studying human geography?
No human geographers can not because the field is TOO BIG. Therefore, geographers often specialize in a smaller area of study?
who was ERATOSTHENES?
He was a greek scientist and librarian who was the first person to use the word 'geography'. He also drew a map and figured out how large the earth was!