What is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
Region
100
Why is the branches of geography important?
they help geographers organize, remember, or collect data from the place they are studying.
100
what are the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, Europe
100
where else can you study?
One Note.
200
What does absolute location mean?
a specific description of where something is.
200
what is a flat drawing that shows all or part of the earth's surfaces?
Map.
200
the study of the world's physical features?
Physical geography.
200
The 4 oceans are what?
Arctic, Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Ocean
200
what are the prime meridian and equator?
the prime meridian is the imaginary line that goes north and south but separates the east and west. the equator is an imaginary line that goes east and west but separates the north and south.
300
What is Geography?
the study of the world, it's people, and the landscapes they create.
300
What is the difference between a globe and map?
Globe is round and a map stretches more than a globe.
300
Human geography is what?
the study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes.
300
What are the three levels of geography IN ORDER.
1. local level 2. regional level 3. global level
300
What are the map essentials?
map title, compass rose, scale, legend/key, map locator, and maps.
400
What is a landscape?
Is all the human and physical features that make it unique.
400
A _____ is a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the planet.
globe.
400
Meteorology is what?
The study of weather and what causes it.
400
What are the three types of maps?
political, physical, and special purpose maps
400
what are the five themes of geography?
Movement, region, location, place, and human & environment interaction.
500
What is Social Science?
A field that studies people and the relationships among them.
500
the _____ includes it's land, water, climate, plants, and animals?
environment.
500
the science of making maps is what?
Cartography, bro/bro-et
500
What are the tools of a geographer?
Maps and globes, satellite images, computers, and computer programs