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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences cultural change?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences cultural change?
What is the main difference between a nation and a state?
What is the main difference between a nation and a state?
Which of the following is an example of an artificial national boundary?
Which of the following is an example of an artificial national boundary?
Which of these factors directly influences a region's carrying capacity?
Which of these factors directly influences a region's carrying capacity?
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How does language shape cultural identity?
How does language shape cultural identity?
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What does the term 'Continental Drift' refer to?
What does the term 'Continental Drift' refer to?
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Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates colliding with each other?
Which type of plate boundary is characterized by plates colliding with each other?
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What is the primary difference between a globe and a map?
What is the primary difference between a globe and a map?
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Which of these climate zones is characterized by hot and humid conditions?
Which of these climate zones is characterized by hot and humid conditions?
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What is the main factor that influences the climate of a region?
What is the main factor that influences the climate of a region?
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What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?
What is the difference between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering?
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What does the term 'relative location' refer to?
What does the term 'relative location' refer to?
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What is an ecosystem?
What is an ecosystem?
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Flashcards
Culture
Culture
A group’s way of life, including beliefs and traditions.
Society
Society
A group of people living together, sharing connections and customs.
Language
Language
A system of communication that shapes cultural identity.
Overpopulation
Overpopulation
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Nation-state
Nation-state
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Geography
Geography
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Five Themes of Geography
Five Themes of Geography
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Absolute Location
Absolute Location
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Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics
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Earthquake
Earthquake
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Climate
Climate
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
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Types of Weathering
Types of Weathering
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Geography Basics
- Geography studies Earth's land, people, and environments.
- Five themes: Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region.
- Absolute location is precise (coordinates); relative location describes a place in relation to another.
- Hemispheres are halves of Earth (Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western). The equator divides Northern and Southern; the prime meridian divides Eastern and Western.
- Latitude measures distance north or south of the equator.
- Longitude measures distance east or west of the prime meridian.
- Globes are 3D Earth models; maps are 2D drawings.
- Maps are portable but can distort; globes are accurate but bulky.
- Map types include political, physical, thematic, and topographic maps.
- Map projections, like Robinson, reduce distortion.
- Thematic maps focus on specific subjects (e.g., population density).
- Coordinates (-35, -120) are in California.
Chapter 2: Earth’s Structure & Movements
- Continental drift describes the movement of continents over time.
- Pangaea was the original supercontinent.
- Ocean movements include tides, currents, and waves.
- Plate tectonics: Earth's crust is divided into moving plates.
- Plate movements: Divergent (plates move apart), Convergent (plates collide), Transform (plates slide past).
- Earthquakes occur from sudden shifts of tectonic plates.
- Volcanoes are openings in Earth's crust where lava erupts.
- The Ring of Fire is a volcanic zone around the Pacific Ocean.
- Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.
- Weathering types: Mechanical (physical breakdown, e.g., ice wedging) and Chemical (changes rock composition, e.g., acid rain).
Chapter 3: Climate & Ecosystems
- Climate is defined by temperature and precipitation.
- Climate zones: Tropical (hot, humid), Dry (little rain), Temperate (mild seasons), Polar (cold, icy), and Highland (mountain climates).
- Ecosystem is a community of plants, animals, and their environment.
Chapter 4: Culture & Society
- Culture is a group's way of life (beliefs, traditions).
- Society is a group of people living together; an ethnic group shares a common heritage.
- Cultures change through migration, trade, and technology.
- Language shapes communication and cultural identity.
- Examples of religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism.
- Population growth is influenced by birthrates, fertility rates, and mortality rates.
- Overpopulation can lead to resource shortages; carrying capacity is the maximum population an area can support.
- State: political entity; Nation: group with a common culture; Nation-state combines both.
- Government types: Democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, etc.
- Size, shape, and location affect resources, economy, and defense.
- National boundaries can be natural (rivers, mountains) or artificial (man-made).
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Test your knowledge of geography basics with this quiz! Explore the five themes of geography, understand the concepts of location, and learn about hemispheres, coordinates, and different types of maps. Perfect for students starting their journey into the world of geography.
