Maps
Allows for the transmission of location and weather information
What is Global Positioning System (GPS)
Tectonic forces – refer to the plates that make up the earth’s crust. Plate movements cause earthquakes and volcanic activity, as well as affecting the physical features of the earth.
Erosion – refers to the movement of weathered material by wind, water or ice. Water erosion is evident in rivers and along coastlines.
What are the physical processes that affect the environments of regions,
Sunlight hits directly over the equator on the Equinox.
The Earth-Sun relationship is responsible for annual changes in the seasons
What is the explanation for WEATHER CONDITIONS AND CLIMATE
a form of government in which the power is vested in one individual and is typically acquired through heredity.
What is a Monarchy
characterized by private ownership of businesses and economic decisions are made by the business owner responding to consumer demand.
What is free enterprise/capitalism
Have integrated data to produce charts, maps, and globes
What is Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Hurricanes – causes high winds and large amounts of rainfall affecting the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere; can uproot plants, stones, or other loose materials affecting the lithosphere; can cause loss of plant, animal and human life affecting the biosphere
What are PHYSICAL PROCESSES AFFECT THE LITHOSPHERE, ATMOSPHERE, HYDROSPHERE, AND BIOSPHERE
Thin air in higher elevations lacks the ability to hold heat causing both cooler temperatures and precipitation.
Wind systems serve to move warm or cool air across the earth’s surface and to distribute precipitation around the globe.
how does elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, and mountain barriers influence temperature
can be democratic (ruled by the people) such as the United States and Australia, theocratic (ruled by religious law) such as Iran, or parliamentary (having a head of government separate from the monarch such as Britain)
What is a Republic
characterized by government ownership and operation of large scale industries, such as health care, schools, utilities and mass transportation. Smaller businesses are privately owned and do respond to consumer demand.
What is socialism
GPS, GIS, and the internet has allowed information to be easily accessible worldwide.
What is the impact of new information technologies
Deltas – soil building and water erosion
Canyons – water erosion
Fjord – glacial erosion
Sand dunes – wind erosion
What are DIFFERENT LANDFORMS AND THE PHYSICAL PROCESSES THAT CAUSE THEIR DEVELOPMENT
Climate regions are characterized by a combination of average temperatures with average amounts of precipitation. There are five major categories of climate; polar, temperate, tropical, arid, and highland along with many sub categories within these larger groups.
The polar climate region is located in the higher latitudes and is characterized by generally low temperatures, low precipitation, long winters and short summers. Within the polar climate region are the subregions of subarctic, tundra, and ice cap.
The temperate climate region is located in the mid latitudes and is characterized by seasonal temperature variations and seasonal precipitation variations. Within the temperate climate region are the subregions of marine west coast, Mediterranean, humid subtropical and humid continental. Humid subtropical climates vary around the globe.
The tropical climate region is located in the low latitudes and characterized by warm temperatures year round and abundant rainfall. Within the tropical climate region are the subregions of tropical rainforest and savanna.
The arid/dry climate region is characterized by variations in temperatures and low rainfall. This climate zone is most commonly subdivided into desert or steppe.
Highland climate regions are located in higher elevations no matter the latitude.
What is the Distribution of Climate Regions
Currently North Korea serves as an example.
What is totalitarian
economic system is characterized by government control of all economic decisions.
What is communism
Along with railroads, highways and canals
Wind/Solar Power allow for the renewable creation of energy
Dams/Hydroelectric Power provide for widespread access to electricity and control of flooding
Oil drilling/Hydraulic fracturing increase the amount of oil extracted; may have environmental implications
Nuclear power provides an alternative source of energy, but poses a risk for human exposure to radiation
What is the SIGNIFICANCE OF MAJOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS THAT MODIFY THE ENVIRONMENT
Biomes or ecosystems are defined by a specific community of plants and animals that inhabit that region. Biomes are classified into four main categories: forests, grasslands, deserts, and tundra.
What is THE INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF BIOMES
Democracy, Theocracy, and Totalitarian
What are various forms of government