Category 1
The study of Earth's Physical, Biological and Cultural features
Define Location
The place where something is.
Absolute Location
The fixed and precise place where something is
Relative Location
Place where something is in comparison to someone or something else.
Area of space distinguished by physical and cultural characteristics
Define Human-environment interaction
Two way action or influence between humans and the natural world
Define Movement
The act or process of changing place or position
Define Regions
Area of land distinguished by certain features
The imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres
Define Hemisphere
One half of the earth divided by the equator or the prime meridian
Why is it impossible to create an accurate flat map of the earth?
Because the Earth is a sphere
What are the pros and cons of the Mercator map projection?
Pro: Shows direction and shape
Con: Can make areas near the poles larger
What are the pros and cons of the Peters map projection
Pro: Shows the relative size of continents
Con: Distorts the shapes of continents
What is significant about the Tropic of Cancer
What is significant about the Tropic of Capricorn?
It is 23.5 degrees south of the equator and marks the farthest south where the sun can be directly overhead.
Describe the area known as the tropics
Area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn around the equator where temperatures are generally warmer
Lines of lattitude are called _____________ because they never intersect.
Parallels
They measure the distance _________ or ________ of the ___________, which is 0 degrees latitude.
North, South, Equator
The North Pole is located at ___________, and the South Pole is located at ___________.
90 degrees N, 90 degrees S
Lines of longitude are known as ___________. They measure the distance __________ and __________ of the ____________ ___________. This line is longitude and runs through _____________, __________. Longitude increases up to _____ degrees in the Pacific Ocean.
Meridians, East, West, Prime Meridian, London, England, 0
There are __________ Time Zones in the world, and there are ______ in the United States. We line in the ___________ Time Zone.
24, 6, Centra
Time zones are based on lines of __________ that are _______ degrees apart. The day changes at the ___________ __________ or ____________ _______ which is located at _____________ degrees longitude.
Longitude, 15, International Border, Date Line, 180
Time zones were created in the _____________ because of the invention of _________.
1800's, Trains
Because of the Earth's rotation, the sun appears to rise in the ______ and set in the ________. This means as you travel east you set your watch __________.
East, West, Forward
Time zones are not usually straight lines because:
The follow country and state boarders and are adjusted for people, travel and trade.
Most maps feature a ________ _______, which shows the __________ directions( N,E,S,W). Some even show the ____________ directions (NE, SE, SW, NW).
Compass Rose, Cardinal, Intermediate
A _________ of miles/kilometers helps you measure the distance between points on a map.
Seale
Elevation is distance ____________ __ __________. Water flows from higher elevations to _______ _________.
above or below. Lower elevations
Precipitation includes ____ ____ _____ and _____. Where precipitation is limited life is __________.
Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail. Limited
Growing season is the amount of time in a year when _____ ____ _____.
Crops can grow
Climate is the ________ _________ ________ for a region over time.
Average Weather Conditions
__________ and __________ are the most important elements of climate.
Population can be classified as _________ or _______.
Urban or Rural.
Urban areas include_______ with _______ people or more.
Cities, 2,000
Rural areas include _________ ______ _________ ______ ______ _______.
areas with fewer than 2,000 people.