Questions and Answers
What are the 7 continents?
What is the difference between nonrenewable and renewable resources?
Nonrenewable doesn't produce as fast as it is consumed; renewable produces rapidly fast as it is consumed.
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Environment, Society, Economy.
Define Environmental Determinism.
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What is the difference between density and concentration?
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What is a cultural landscape?
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What is Distance Decay?
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Which of the following is an example of possibilism?
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What are Transnational Corporations?
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Define latitude.
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What is GIS?
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What is a Mercator projection?
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Match the following types of maps with their definitions:
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Explain the concept of 'sense of place.'
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What is a mental map?
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Study Notes
Continents and Regions
- Seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Antarctica.
- Understanding regional distinctions aids in geographical analysis and cultural studies.
Resource Types
- Nonrenewable resources deplete faster than they can be replenished.
- Renewable resources regenerate rapidly, allowing for sustainable consumption.
Sustainability Models
- California is considered unsustainable due to low water availability.
- The Netherlands exemplifies sustainability, effectively managing excessive water.
Three Pillars of Sustainability
- Environmental: Resource management for future needs; emphasizes conservation and preservation.
- Society: Focus on basic needs (shelter, food, clothing); advocates for using renewable resources.
- Economy: Explores the market dynamics of natural resources based on supply and demand.
Earth Science Spheres
- Hydrosphere: Contains all water forms and influences climate and agriculture.
- Lithosphere: Comprises Earth's crust and upper mantle; resources like coal are found here.
- Atmosphere: The thin gas layer affecting climate and plant growth.
- Biosphere: Encompasses all living organisms; reliant on the resources from the other spheres.
Climate Zones
- Key climate zones to know: Humid low-latitude, Dry, Warm mid-latitude, Cold mid-latitude, Polar.
Countries Per Region
- Examples of countries in various world regions provided for geographical knowledge: USA, Canada, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, etc.
Environmental Theories
- Environmental Determinism: Geographical factors influence human behavior; criticized for over-simplifying complex cultural dynamics.
- Possibilism: Human ingenuity can overcome environmental limitations, enabling adaptation to diverse environments.
Density vs. Concentration
- Density: Measures the quantity of a substance in a defined area.
- Concentration: Assesses how closely substances are packed together.
Spatial Approach in Geography
- Remote sensing is a method for collecting data about the Earth's surface via satellite technology.
Cultural Landscape
- Represents the interaction between cultural, economic, and physical features that define a region.
Acculturation, Assimilation, Syncretism
- Acculturation: Adaptation of language when moving between cultures.
- Assimilation: The decline of minority languages.
- Syncretism: Cultural blending exemplified by international businesses like McDonald's.
Map Projections and Distortion
- Mercator: Accurate direction but distorts size, particularly at the poles.
- Robinson: Balances distortion and is well-suited for educational purposes.
- Galls-Peters: Correctly represents sizes but distorts shapes.
Geographic Concepts
- Hearth: Origin region of an idea.
- Ethnocentrism: Evaluating other cultures based on one's own, which can obscure understanding.
- Geo-Economic Aspects: Unequal access to resources influenced by geography and economic conditions.
Geographic Thought and Perspectives
- Post-Structuralist Geography: Founded by Jacques Derrida, analyzing spaces with an emphasis on social groups.
- Humanistic Geography: Studies perceptions and symbolic meanings attached to places.
Space-Time Compression
- Refers to the reduction in time taken to diffuse elements globally due to advancements in communication and transportation.
Distance Decay
- As distance increases, interaction between places tends to decrease.
Transnational Corporations and Globalization
- Transnational corporations operate and influence multiple countries, affecting cultural dynamics and job markets.
Location Concepts
- Latitude: Measures north/south distance from the equator.
- Longitude: Measures east/west distance from the prime meridian.
Types of Maps
- Thematic Map: Focuses on a specific theme or issue.
- Physical Map: Highlights natural landscapes and features.
- Political Map: Illustrates political boundaries and significant locations.
Data Types in Geography
- Qualitative data: Describes qualities; cannot be quantified.
- Quantitative data: Numerical information that can be measured.
GIS and Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information Science (GIS) produces detailed maps using layered data analysis.
- Remote sensing collects data about the Earth's surface from satellites.
Scale Concepts
- Local Scale: Focused on community-level.
- National Scale: Examines national characteristics and issues.
- Global Scale: Looks at worldwide geographical phenomena.
Diffusion Types
- Types include Relocation, Expansion, Contagious, Hierarchical, and Stimulus diffusion, each describing the various ways features spread geographically.
Key Geographic Terms
- Absolute Location: Uses fixed coordinates for identifying a place.
- Relative Location: Describes a location in relation to other landmarks.
- Pattern: Spatial arrangement of objects.
- Sense of Place: Unique characteristics and identity of a location.
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This quiz explores key concepts in geography, including the seven continents, resource types, and sustainability models. Understand the foundational pillars of sustainability and how various regions manage their resources. Test your knowledge on environmental, societal, and economic aspects of sustainability.