Vocabulary 1
A Specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular characteristic
Place
A two-dimensional or flat-scale model of Earth's surface, or a portion of it
Map
Who was the first person to suggest that the Earth was spherical?
Aristotle
What are the two kinds of location?
Absolute and relative
How many continents are on Earth?
7
An area of Earth distinguished by a distinctive combination of cultural and physical features.
Region
The scientific method of transferring locations on Earth's surface to a flat map
Projection
What is the definition of "Human Geography"?
the study of where and why human activities are located where they are
What is the definition of "Physical Geography"?
Studies where and why natural forces occur as they do
Name the continents on Earth.
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
An arc drawn between the North and South poles
Meridian
A circle drawn around the globe parallel to the equator
Parallel
How many different ways can "map scale" be presented?
3
What is the "absolute location" of a place?
The place where it exactly is/coordinates on the map/exact location
What are some examples of "human characteristics" in Geography?
architecture, patterns of livelihood, land use and ownership, communication and transportation networks, Languages and religions.
A system that accurately determines the precise position of something on Earth.
A computer system that can capture, store, query, analyze, and display geographic data
GIS
Geography is divided into two terms, what are they?
Human Geography and Physical Geography
What is the "relative location" of a place?
A place is close to other places, nearby to places, not the exact location
What are some examples of "physical characteristics" in Geography?
landforms, bodies of water, animal/plant life, weather and climate
The location of each meridian is identified on Earth's surface, according to a numbering system
Longitude
The numbering system used to indicate the location of a parallel
Latitude
What are the three different ways map scale can be presented?
Ratio/fraction, written scale, graphic scale
The meridian that passes through the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England is 0 degrees longitude
Prime Meridian
How do you find a "great circle" on a sphere?
Cut it along its widest/biggest part.