Chapter 1 World Geography – Flashcards
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Geography
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the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth
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Absolute Location
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the exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found
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Relative Location
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describes a place in comparison to other places around it
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Hemisphere
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this is what each half of the globe is called
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Equator
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the imaginary line that divides the north and south halves
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Prime Meridian
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the imaginary line dividing the earth east and west
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Latitude
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imaginary lines that geographers and other people use to locate places north and south
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Longitude
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imaginary lines that go around the world over the poles. These lines mark positions in the east and west hemispheres.
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Globe
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a 3D representation of the earth
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map
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a 2D representation of the earth
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cartographer
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a map maker
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Map Projection
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a way of making the earths surface that reduces distortion caused by converting 3 dimensions into 2 dimensions
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topographic map
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a general reference map; a representation of natural and man-made features on the earth.
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Landsat
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a series of satellites that orbit more than 100 miles above Earth
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Geographic Information System (GIS)
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technology that uses digital map information to create a data bank; different data layers can be combined to produce specialized maps. GIS allows geographers to analyze different aspects of a specific place to solve problems.
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Which of our terms indicate imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth?
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Latitude, longitude, and equator
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Which of the terms marks the beginning of longitude?
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The prime meridian
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Which of the above terms has 180 degrees in each hemispheres?
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Longitude
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How may hemispheres be divided?
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By the equator and the prime meridian
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What imaginary line separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemispheres?
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equator
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Which term is also known as a meridian line?
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longitude lines
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Would a cartographer work on a map or a globe
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both
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Why are map projections needed?
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Map projection shows the earth with much less distortion
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Which of the terms are associated with the geographic grid?
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latitude, longitude, prime meridian, and equator
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Which term characterizes the study of the use of land space?
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Geography
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How is absolute location different from relative location?
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Absolute location is the exact place on earth and relative location describes a place in comparison to other places around it.
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What are some examples of information that would be included in a place description?
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Physical features like rivers, mountains, etc. It also could include cultural aspects, climate, source of income, characteristic of a place, etc.
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How is a place different from a region?
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A place is one particular area or spot, where a region refers to a larger area of land or real estate.
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Why do geographers study movement?
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Studying this helps explain how people, goods, and ideas get from one place to another. It helps geographers understand the relationship among places.
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What is the purpose of a map?
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The purpose lies chiefly in navigation and in helping cultures determine new trade routes
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How do satellites aid in mapmaking?
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Satellites provide accurate data for a map
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Why is GIS a valuable tool for examining the geography of a place?
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It provides lots of information for one place
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How is the use of a small scaled maps different from the use of a large scale map
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Small scale maps show a large area without much detail. Large scale maps show a small area with much more detail
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In what ways may relief be shown on a map?
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color shading and contouring lines
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What are the types of thematic maps?
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Qualitative maps, cartograms, flow-line maps, population, climate, economic activity, historical, etc.
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How are relative location and place related?
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they are both describing a place and could include each other.
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How do thematic maps help geographers understand the 5 themes?
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it allows them to focus on one idea or theme. provides specific information related to whatever theme they choose. you could make a map for a certain theme
