Physical Geography Flashcards
Scale is The relationship between the length of an object on a map and that feature on the landscape. 1:24,000 is an example of what kind of scale? Fractional scale What elements of study do human and physical geography have in common? They are concerned with where things occur and why they occur where they […]
Read moreBirth Rate Number of live births per one thousand populations in a year Rate of Natural Increase The birth rate minus the death rate Fertility Rate The average number of children a woman of childbearing years will have in her lifetime. Population Density The average number of people that live in a measurable area Population […]
Read morethe beach at ipanema, brazil can be studied using tools…….. a. only from human geography b. From both metric and English systems of measure e. only from physical geography c. from both human and physical geography d. only from oceanography c. from both human and physical geography which is not an example of a functional […]
Read moreGeography is described as A spatial science The word spatial refers to The nature and character of physical space A principle methodology governing geographic inquiry Involves spatial analysis Which of the following best describes the current emphasis in the field of physical geography? Understanding how Earth’s systems interact to produce natural phenomena Which of the […]
Read moreGeomorphology field concerned with understanding the surface of the Earth and the processes by which it is shaped, both at the present as well as in the past. Geomorphology as a field has several sub-fields that deal with the specific landforms of various environments e.g. desert geomorphology and fluvial geomorphology, however, these sub-fields are united […]
Read moreThe word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________. Earth description Which of the following is NOT a major topic taught in a course of introductory physical geography? population Earth’s “life zone” in the atmosphere extends from Earth’s surface to an altitude of approximately ________ kilometers. 5 Which of the following is NOT a topic […]
Read morewhich country is the largest in LA brazil which countries of SA border the Atlantic ocean Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, french guiana describe the characteristics of the Amazon lowland area 80 inches of rain with temperatures, about 80 degrees with a continuous growing season what parts of LA are prone to hurricanes low-lying […]
Read morePopular culture Jeans provide a good example of material culture that is adopted by a number of different societies. They are also an example of __________ Humans have practiced geography at least since the time of Ancient Greek Civilization. Where are the origins of geography? They are concerned with where things occur and why they […]
Read moreThe examination of the relationships between organisms and their environments is the science known as ecology Which of the following best describes absolute location? a location 40 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude The extent of an area or areas where a feature exists and the arrangements of the features in Earth space […]
Read moreGeographers study spatial patterns. true Geographers use only the scientific method to conduct their research. false There is a lot of variety in the types of careers that geographers have, and physical geographers have good salaries on average. true Geographical information systems (GIS) are only used to map nice-looking maps. false Both physical and human […]
Read moreDefine Geography Study of Space and place. How natural processes and human activity shape our world. Investigate the meaning behind the changing patterns and how this relates to various locations. Describe the relationship between human and physical geography … Name one example of how the physical environment impacts our lives (explain) … Latitude Angular distance […]
Read moreRemote Sensing Use of aircraft and satellites to observe and measure the earth’s surface Sensors (Remote Sensing) Photographic images, Thermal images, Multispectral scanners, radar images Multispectral scanners A device that senses and records datat about light of different wavelengths Environmental Geography The study of the impact humans have on the physical environment, and the environment’s […]
Read morewhat are the two concepts used by geographers to explain why every place is unique region and place which of the following associations between a geographer and the geographer’s accomplishment is correct ptolemy: wrote an 8-volume guide to geography which of the following map scales would most likely be used on a map to guide […]
Read moreGeography is described as A spacial science The word spacial refers to The nature and character of physical space A principle methodology governing geographic inquiry Involves spacial analysis Best describes the current emphasis in the field of physical geography Understanding how earth’s systems interact to produce natural phenomenon Most accurately characterizes the goal of geography […]
Read moreAir Pressure the measured weight of air as it exerts pressure on Earth’s surface decreases with increasing altitude Air density is greatest near the Earth’s surface Air pressure is influenced by air temperature: Warm air results in lower air pressure Cooler air results in higher air pressure Measuring Air Pressure: Barometer Mapping Air Pressure: Air […]
Read moreKhmer Rouge literally ” Red (or communist) Cambodians” this left-wing insurgent group led by French=educated Marxist rebelled against the royal Cambodian government in the early 1960’s and again in a peasants’ revolt in 1967. lingua France an agreed-upon common language to facilitate communication on specific topics such as international business, politics, sports, or entertainment. Animism […]
Read moreWhat is the approximate population of sub-Saharan Africa? 809 million Which of the following statements is not true of sub-Saharan Africa? a) it is growing at the rate of about 2.5% per year b) the nations of Europe had little to no interest in colonizing the region in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries c) it […]
Read moreGeography combines disciplines from the physical and life sciences with disciplines from the human and cultural sciences to attain a holistic view of the Earth Geography’s spatial viewpoint examines the nature and character of physical space and the distribution of phenomena within it Geographic science integrates a wide range of subject matter traditionally categorized into […]
Read moregeomorphology landforms climatology The study of weather conditions over long periods from years to millions of years. hydrography study of investigating bodies of water biogeography Geographic distribution of species geology Science dealing with the earth’s history as recorded in rocks
Read moreGeography the science of the earth’s surface, climate, continents, countries, peoples, industries, and products. Physical Geography Rocks, minerals, landforms, water, weather, flora, fauna, soil Cultural Geography Populations, settlements, economic activities, transportation, recreational activities, languages, religion, political systems, traditions Atmosphere Air, surrounds the earth up to 10,000 km from the Earth’s surface, more than 50% of […]
Read moreEarth description The word geography comes from the Greek, meaning ________. the study of rocks Earth description planet measurement drawing of maps the study of human culture population Which of the following is NOT a major topic taught in a course of introductory physical geography? climate plants soil landforms population the highest order of understanding […]
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