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Geographers world
Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| narrow strip of land that connects 2 larger land masses | isthmus |
| narrow stretch of water that joins 2 larger bodies of water | straight |
| understanding the past and preparing for the future | uses of geography |
| what did geographers use to indicate the absolute location? | global grid system |
| what do geographers call an area with one ore more features that set it apart from other areas? | a region |
| what is a triangle-shaped deposit of sediment that occurs where a river flows into an ocean | delta |
| maps cannot represent the exact size because of _____________ | distortion |
| relative location | where a place is located; compared to somewhere else |
| what is a long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded on 3 sides? | pensula |
| how people uses natural surroundings | environment and society |
| how do we measure parallels and latitude and meridians? | with degrees |
| which will you find on a physical feature map? | landforms |
| what line runs across the 0 degrees longitude? | equator |
| how long does it take for earth to complete 1 revolution? | 365 days |
| what does map scale compare | it compares the real world distance and a distance on a map |
| human systems | the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement |
| physical systems | the physical processes that shape the patterns of earths surface |
| the world in spatial terms | how to analyze the spacial organization of people, places, and environments |
| basin | a bowl-shaped depression, or hollow, in earths surface |
| bay | part of large body of water that extends into a shoreline |
| canyon | a deep and narrow valley with steep walls |
| delta | a triangle-shaped deposit of sand and sediment that occurs where a river flows into an ocean |
| gulf | a large inlet of the sea that cuts into land |
| island | a land that is surrounded by water |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land masses |
| lake | a sizable inland of water |
| mountain range | a series of connected mountains |
| pensula | a long, narrow stretch of land that is surrounded by water on three sides |
| plain | an area of level land |
| plateau | an area of level land, usually at a low elevation and often covered with grasses |
| river | a large natural stream of water that runs through the land |
| striaght | a narrow stretch of water joining 2 larger bodies of water |
| tributary | a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river |
| volcano | a mountain created as liquid rock or ash erupts from inside the earth |
| physical features | the names, locations, and shapes of landforms and water bodies |
| climate zones | each zone has a particular pattern of precipitation and temperature |
| vegetation zones | in each zone, a certain mix of plants has adapted to similar conditions |
| population density | shows info about population patterns |
| economic activity | land use, which is how people use land to meet their needs |
| absolute location | the precise point where a place is located on earth |
| distortion | a change in shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map |
| map projection | a way of representing the spherical earth on a flat surface |
| relative location | where a place is located in relation to another place |
| climate | the pattern of weather over a long period of time |
| economic activity | ways people produce, buying, and selling goods and services |
| landform | any natural feature of earths surface that has a distinct shape |
| physical feature | any natural characteristics of earths surface such as landforms and bodies of water |
| population density | the average number of people who live in a unit of area such as a square mile |
| region | an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that see it apart from the others |
| thematic map | shows a particular theme or topic |
| vegitation | all the plants and trees in an area |
| rotation = 1 day = 24 hours | |
| which way does longitude run? | runs up |
| which way does latitude run? | runs across |
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mmanni
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