Physical (natural) or Human Geography?
Population of China
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
human geography
groups of places that have common characteristics.
region
Imaginary Lines that run east to west
lines of latitude
A picture on a map that shows directions such as east, west, south, and north.
a compass rose
Climate
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
physical geography
The characteristics of a location.
place
0 degrees latitude line is called....
Equator
A visual representation of an area or Earth.
map
The Amazon River
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
physical geography
Explains how people and the environment interact with each other.
human environment interaction
The study of the Earth
geography
A spherical or ball shaped, model of the entire planet.
globe
The Nature-worship of prehistoric peoples.
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
human geography
explains how people, ideas, and animals move from one place to another.
movement
Imaginary lines that run north to south
Lines of Longitude
This is the line that separates the eastern hemisphere from the western hemisphere. It is at 0 degrees longitude.
the prime meridian
The diamond mines of South Africa.
Physical Geography or Human Geography?
Human Geography?
(The diamond deposits were put there by Nature, but the mines were made by people.)
Can be measured absolutely or relatively
Location
Scared Hearts is across the street from McDonalds.
relative location
What is another name for a map key?
Legend