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What is Geography? 

what is the study of the world and its people. 

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What is Physical Geography? 

The study of earth's natural landforms. 

100

What is absolute location? 

The exact location of an object. 

100

What is a map? 

A flat drawing that shows parts, or all of the world. 

100

What are the lines that dot the world on the map? 

Grid 

200

Explain what landscape is. 

What are the human and physical features that make an area unique.  

200

What is the difference between Physical Geography and Human Geography? 

Physical Geography deals with natural features, 

Human Geography deals with the Human Geographic features of the world. 

200

Which Theme focuses on the changes in population, and why people move to specific areas or move away from them? 

Movement 

200

What does G.P.S. mean? 

Global Positioning System

200

What is the Prime Meridian? 

The longitude line that divides the world in East and West. 

300

How can Geography be considered a Science? 

Because you have to analyze data, and measure data. 

300

What is Cartology 

The process of making maps 

300

How are Place and Location different? 

Place describes an area whereas location says where a place is. 

300

What is the difference between Globes and maps? 

Maps being flat are able to zoom into different areas of the Globe. Globes make it harder to use. 
300

Explain what continents are. 

The seven large landmasses of the world. 

400

What is it called when you study people, and the relationships between them. 

What is Social Science. 

400

What is Hydrology? 

The study of water

400

What is the definition of Environment? 

The land, water, climate, plants, and animals of an area. 

400

How does G.P.S. help Geographers? 

It allows Geographers to have exact measurements of Geographic features. 

400

Explain what the Hemispheres are. 

The halves of the world that are made by the equator. (North and South halves) 

500

What are the three levels of Geography? 

What us Local, Regional, Global 

500

Who was Eratosthenes?  

A Greek Philosopher who is considered the father of Geography. 

500

Explain what the Six Essential Elements are, then name them. 

They allow Geographers is identify specific "Elements" of the Themes of Geography. 

The World in Spatial Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, Human Systems, Environment and Society, and the uses of Geography. 

500

What does G.I.S. mean? 

Geographic Information System

500

How does Longitude and Latitude help Geographers study the Earth? 

It allows them to have exact positioning for areas in the world.