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geo unit 1&2 aylin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Location | Where a place is; absolute (coordinates) or relative |
| Place | Physical and human characteristics of a location |
| Human–Environment Interaction: | How humans adapt to, modify, and depend on the environment |
| Movement | Movement of people, goods, ideas, and technology |
| Region | An area with shared physical or human characteristics |
| Absolute Location | Exact location using latitude and longitude (example: 29°N, 95°W) |
| Relative Location | Location described in relation to another place |
| Map legend/key | Explains symbols on a map |
| Map scale | Shows distance between places |
| Political map | Shows boundaries and cities |
| Physical map | Shows landforms and bodies of water |
| GIS | Collects, analyzes, and displays geographic data |
| Latitude | Runs east–west; measures north and south of the Equator |
| Longitude | Runs north–south; measures east and west of the Prime Meridian |
| Mountains | High land with steep slopes |
| Plains | Flat or gently rolling land at low elevation |
| Plateaus | Flat land with high elevation |
| Rivers | Large streams of flowing water |
| Weather | Short-term atmospheric conditions |
| Climate | Long-term average weather patterns |
| Climate factor | Latitude, elevation, proximity to water |
| Formal region | Defined by official boundaries |
| Functional region | Organized around a central place |
| Perceptual region | Based on people’s beliefs or perceptions |
| Mountains-Physical Features & Human Activity | Can limit transportation, settlement, and farming |
| Rivers-Physical Features & Human Activity | Provide water, fertile soil, transportation, and trade routes |
| Adaptation | Adjusting to the environment (clothing, housing) |
| Modification | Changing the environment (dams, irrigation) |
| Dependence | Relying on natural resources |
| Renewable | Resources that can be replenished (water, wind, solar) |
| Nonrenewable | Resources that cannot be replaced quickly (oil, coal) |
| Reasons people settle | access to water, fertile land, jobs, transportation |
| Urbanization | Growth of city populations |
| Push factors | War, famine, natural disasters |
| Pull factors | jobs, education, safety |
| GDP per capita | Average income per person |
| Quality-of-life indicators | Literacy rate, life expectancy, healthcare access |
| Geography’s role | Affects resources, climate, trade, and opportunities |
| Physical characteristics | Climate, landforms, resources |
| Human characteristics | Population, culture, economy |
| Geography influences | daily life, jobs, and development |
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