Geographic technology
Gps is define as...?
a specific location (gets you from point A to point B)
what are the two hemispheres
north and south
high precipitation indicates that a region is..?
temperate or tropical
what is cultural diffusion?
culture spreading
Is North America developed or developing?
developed
The United States and Canada, which are the primary countries in North America, have advanced economies, high standards of living, and well-established infrastructure.
what does remote sensing show ...?
shows data changing, disease, and climate.
latitude can be defined as..?
imaginary horizontal line that measures away from the equator. (determines climate)
how do you determine which climograpgh is closer to water?
through the curve of the the temperature.
big curve= inland
little to no curve= coastal
what is the difference between developed and developing countries?
developed countries are financialy stable and developing countries are trying to survive with they have.
what 3 countires are a part of NAFTA?
USA, Canada, Mexico
political maps can be defined by...?
whether is has boarders, cities, and countries
seasons are determined by the Earth's..?
revolution.
what biome is being described?
characterized by lack of precipitation. hot or cold with little plant growth.
desert
what is the primary sector?
the begining of production. Ex: extracting natural resources, mining, ect.
what is social, economic, and politics?
social- interactions with other people
politics- government/congress
Economy- anything involving money
a map that changes in size or distorts to show data such as population an identity is...?
Cartogram map
define all climate zones
tropical zone - closest to the equator and is warm all year round
temperate zone- season dependant. (moderate)
polar zone- farthest from the equator with cold temperatures all year round
what does LOPES stand for?
L-latitude
O- ocean currents
P- proximaty to water
E- elevation
S- season
language
clothing
history
food
art/music
important dates
architecture
tradition
How does trade work from North America to other countries and continents?
goods are transported by sea,lan, or air to other countries and continents.
What kind of region does this scenario describe?
A group of cities in a particular area that share similar economic activities, such as manufacturing and trade, and often collaborate on regional development projects.
functional region
How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth causes different areas to get different amounts of sunlight during the year. When one side is tilted toward the sun, it gets warmer and has summer, while the other side, tilted away, gets colder and has winter.
how do you determine which climograph has the highest elevation?
by finding the average temperature
highest temperature minus the lowest temperature.
how did developed countries and developing countries get to where they are?
Developed Countries:
- Industrialization
- Stable Governments
-Education and Innovation
- Infrastructure
Developing Countries:
- Colonial History
- Political Instability
- Limited Resources:
- Education and Healthcare:
How is the physical geography in Canda and the US similar.
they are similar by Mountain ranges along their eastern and western portions, with lowlands in the middle.