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Study Notes
Cartography
- Study of the creation, production, and use of maps
- Involves the representation of spatial data on a 2D surface
- Types of maps:
- Topographic maps: show relief, elevation, and features
- Thematic maps: display specific data (e.g., climate, population)
- Atlas: collection of maps bound together
- Map projections: methods of representing the curved Earth on a flat surface
- Types: cylindrical, conical, azimuthal
- Scale: ratio of distance on map to real-world distance
- Symbolization: use of symbols, colors, and fonts to convey information
Climatology
- Study of climate and its variations
- Climate: long-term average atmospheric conditions in a region
- Factors influencing climate:
- Latitude
- Altitude
- Ocean currents
- Land use
- Climate classification systems:
- Köppen climate classification
- Thornthwaite climate classification
- Climate change: changes in Earth's climate over time
- Causes: greenhouse gases, volcanic eruptions, changes in Earth's orbit
- Effects: rising temperatures, sea-level rise, extreme weather events
Geopolitics
- Study of the relationship between politics and geography
- Examines how geography influences politics and international relations
- Key concepts:
- Territory: area of land under the control of a government
- Borders: boundaries between territories
- Resource management: control and allocation of natural resources
- Geopolitical theories:
- Heartland Theory: control of central regions is key to global power
- Rimland Theory: control of coastal regions is key to global power
Human Settlements
- Study of human populations and their settlements
- Settlement patterns:
- Rural: dispersed, agricultural settlements
- Urban: concentrated, non-agricultural settlements
- Types of settlements:
- Cities: large, permanent human settlements
- Towns: smaller, permanent human settlements
- Villages: small, rural settlements
- Urbanization: process of population shift from rural to urban areas
- Urban planning: design and management of urban spaces
Physical Geography
- Study of the natural features and processes of the Earth's surface
- Subfields:
- Geomorphology: study of landforms and landscapes
- Hydrology: study of water on Earth
- Biogeography: study of the distribution of living organisms
- Key concepts:
- Plate tectonics: movement of the Earth's lithosphere
- Weathering: breakdown of rocks into smaller particles
- Erosion: removal of rock and soil particles by natural forces
- Deposition: accumulation of rock and soil particles in a new location
Cartography
- Study of map creation, production, and use, involving representation of spatial data on a 2D surface
- Maps can be classified into three types: topographic, thematic, and atlas
- Topographic maps show relief, elevation, and features, while thematic maps display specific data like climate or population
- Map projections are methods of representing the curved Earth on a flat surface, with three types: cylindrical, conical, and azimuthal
- Scale is the ratio of distance on a map to real-world distance, and symbolization is the use of symbols, colors, and fonts to convey information
Climatology
- Climate is the long-term average atmospheric conditions in a region, influenced by factors like latitude, altitude, ocean currents, and land use
- Climate classification systems include Köppen and Thornthwaite, which categorize climates into different types
- Climate change refers to changes in Earth's climate over time, caused by factors like greenhouse gases, volcanic eruptions, and changes in Earth's orbit
- Effects of climate change include rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events
Geopolitics
- Examines how geography influences politics and international relations, with key concepts like territory, borders, and resource management
- Geopolitical theories include Heartland Theory, which states that control of central regions is key to global power, and Rimland Theory, which emphasizes the importance of coastal regions
- Territory refers to an area of land under the control of a government, while borders are the boundaries between territories
Human Settlements
- Settlement patterns can be classified into rural and urban, with rural settlements being dispersed and agricultural, and urban settlements being concentrated and non-agricultural
- Types of settlements include cities, towns, and villages, with urbanization referring to the process of population shift from rural to urban areas
- Urban planning involves the design and management of urban spaces to accommodate growing populations
Physical Geography
- Subfields include geomorphology, hydrology, and biogeography, which study landforms, water, and living organisms, respectively
- Key concepts include plate tectonics, which refers to the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, and the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition, which shape the Earth's surface
- Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, while erosion is the removal of rock and soil particles by natural forces, and deposition is the accumulation of rock and soil particles in a new location
Physical Geography
Definition
- Physical geography is the study of natural features and phenomena on the Earth's surface.
Branches of Physical Geography
- Geomorphology studies landforms, their formation, and changes over time.
- Hydrology studies water on the Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.
- Climatology studies climate, including atmospheric conditions and patterns.
- Biogeography studies the geographic distribution of plants and animals.
- Pedology studies soil formation, composition, and properties.
Key Concepts
- Latitude and Longitude is a system of coordinates used to locate points on the Earth's surface.
- Topography is the study of the shape and features of the Earth's surface.
- Altitude and Elevation are measurements of height above sea level.
- Relief is the shape and features of the Earth's surface, including mountains, valleys, and plains.
Landforms and Features
- Mountains are natural elevations of the Earth's surface, formed by tectonic plate movement.
- Plateaus are elevated regions of the Earth's surface, often formed by volcanic activity.
- Valleys are low areas of land between hills or mountains, often formed by erosion.
- Islands are landmasses surrounded by water.
Water Features
- Oceans are large bodies of saltwater that cover over 70% of the Earth's surface.
- Rivers are natural flowing bodies of water that drain into oceans, lakes, or other bodies of water.
- Lakes are bodies of fresh or saltwater, often formed by tectonic activity or glaciation.
- Glaciers are large, slow-moving rivers of ice formed by snow accumulation and compression.
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Learn about the fundamentals of cartography, including types of maps, map projections, and scale. Understand how to represent spatial data on a 2D surface.
