Earth's Spheres and Physical Features

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What is the primary sub-discipline of physical geography that studies the atmosphere and its associated phenomena?

Meteorology

What are the four Earth's spheres commonly divided based on physical features?

Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere

Which field of physical geography studies the spatial pattern of living organisms?

Biogeography

Give an example of a cultural feature made by humans using resources from the physical environment.

Settlements such as towns and cities Signup and view all the answers

What sub-discipline of physical geography investigates the origin of landforms on Earth?

Geomorphology Signup and view all the answers

Define the theme of Location in geography.

A description of where a person or thing is at Signup and view all the answers

In human geography, what cultural characteristics do human geographers study?

Population, languages, religious distribution, political systems, economic systems, settlement patterns, transportation networks Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a relative location described in the text?

Paris, France is 48o51’ north latitude and 2.20’ east longitude Signup and view all the answers

What field of physical geography studies the Earth's climate over long time spans?

Climatology Signup and view all the answers

Name one of the interdependent areas in geographic education.

Location Signup and view all the answers

Who was considered one of the founders of modern geography along with Carl Ritter?

Alexander Humboldt Signup and view all the answers

Which geographer traveled extensively in Latin America between 1799 and 1804, exploring and describing it in a modern scientific point of view?

Alexander Humboldt Signup and view all the answers

What is the field that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth?

Geography Signup and view all the answers

Define physical feature in geography.

Something made by nature, not created by humans. Signup and view all the answers

What work is considered as one of the early great works of descriptive geography?

(The Book of Pleasant Journeys into Faraway Lands) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic types of regions in geography?

Formal regions, functional regions, vernacular regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between physical geography and human geography?

Physical geography studies natural features of the Earth, while human geography focuses on human activities and their impact on the Earth. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of 'Functional regions' in geography.

Functional regions are defined by a specific function, such as airlines service area or a newspaper service area. Signup and view all the answers

What do physical geographers study?

Physical geographers study the surface of the Earth, climate, landforms, soil, vegetation, and animal life. Signup and view all the answers

How are vernacular regions defined?

Vernacular regions are defined by people's perception, such as 'The South', 'The Midwest', or the 'Middle East'. Signup and view all the answers