vocab
what is geography, and environment?
Geography:the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. Envoirment:the complex system of natural and human-made elements that surround and interact with one another
what is a plain, barrier island?
Plain:a large area of flat or gently rolling land with little change in elevation Barrier Island:a long, narrow, offshore strip of land parallel to a coastline, formed by the accumulation of sand and sediment.
what is a norther?
norther is a strong wind or a cold gale that blows from the north
what is a archaeologist and a antheroplogist?
An
anthropologist studies the origin and development of human societies and cultures, both past and present, using a wide range of methods including linguistics, cultural observation, and archaeology. An archaeologist is a type of anthropologist who specializes in studying past human cultures through the excavation and analysis of physical evidence like artifacts, buildings, and human remains
what is a shaman?
A shaman is a spiritual healer who acts as a medium between the physical and spiritual worlds to help their community.
what is location, absolute location and relative location?
location refers to a specific position on Earth's surface and is described in two main ways: absolute location (using coordinates like latitude and longitude) and relative location(describing a place in relation to other places). (Both types of location are fundamental to understanding the spatial relationships, characteristics, and interactions of different places.)
what is an escarpment and a fault?
Escarpment is a long, steep slope or cliff that separates two relatively level areas of different height, and it can be formed by either erosion or faulting. A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved relative to each other. Falut: fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust.
chemical compounds derived from petroleum (crude oil) and natural gas that serve as essential raw materials for a vast array of products used in modern life.
what is culture?
the shared beliefs, values, customs, and practices of a particular group of people, encompassing everything from their language and art to their traditions and way of life
what is a middleman?
a person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.
what is place and religion?
"place" is a specific location with unique characteristics, while "religion" is studied through the lens of its geography of religion, which examines how religious beliefs and practices are distributed and how they influence landscapes, cultures, and political boundaries
what is a plateau and aquifer?
A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises abruptly from the surrounding area, formed by geological processes like tectonic uplift or volcanic activity. An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that holds and transmits groundwater
what is alluvial soil?
Alluvial soil is a type of soil formed by the deposition of sediments carried by flowing water, such as rivers and streams
what is nomad?
a person who wanders from place to place
what is an adobe?
An adobe can refer to a building material made of sun-dried earth and straw bricks, a structure built from these bricks, or a multinational computer software company
what is human-envoirment interaction, and movement
Human-environment interaction in geography is:the study of how humans and the natural environment influence each other through dependence, adaptation, and modification
Movement:he theme that examines the flow of people, goods, and ideas across the Earth's surface
what is a savanna and grassland?
A savanna is a type of grassland that is tropical and has scattered trees, while a grassland is a broader term for any area dominated by grasses, which can be tropical or temperate
what is drought and erosion?
Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low precipitation, causing water shortages, while erosion is the process of earth materials like soil being worn away and transported by natural forces like wind and water
what is a confederacy?
a union of states or groups for a common purpose, such as defense or trade, where the members retain their sovereignty.
what is a tepee?
what is Cultural diffusion and diameter?
Cultural diffusions: the spread of cultural beliefs, practices, and items from one society or group to another Diameter:the length of the line through the center that touches two points on the edge of the circle.
What is middle latitudes?
The middle latitudes are the geographic regions between approximately 30° and 60° latitude in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located between the tropics and the polar regions
what is a basin and maquiladoras?
Maquiladoras are factories in Mexico that import raw materials and components, assemble or process them using Mexican labor, and then re-export the finished products. basin is a depression in the Earth's surface shaped like a bowl, with higher land on the sides
what is matrilineal?
a system where lineage, family ties, and inheritance are traced through the mother's side of the family
what is a mission?
an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel.