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What defines absolute location?
What defines absolute location?
How is the lithosphere characterized?
How is the lithosphere characterized?
What does the Richter Scale measure?
What does the Richter Scale measure?
Which of the following describes the hydrosphere?
Which of the following describes the hydrosphere?
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What distinguishes relative location from absolute location?
What distinguishes relative location from absolute location?
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Which statement about continental drift is true?
Which statement about continental drift is true?
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Which of the following is a correct definition of a tsunami?
Which of the following is a correct definition of a tsunami?
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What role does the Prime Meridian play in geography?
What role does the Prime Meridian play in geography?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
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Geography: The study of Earth's physical features, climate, human populations, and interactions.
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Absolute Location: The precise position on Earth, given by latitude and longitude coordinates.
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Relative Location: A place's position in relation to another, often described using directions.
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Hemispheres: Earth is divided into halves: Northern and Southern (by the equator), and Eastern and Western (by the prime meridian).
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Latitude: Lines running horizontally around Earth, parallel to the equator.
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Longitude: Lines running vertically from the North to South Pole.
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Equator: An imaginary line around Earth's middle, equidistant from the poles.
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Prime Meridian: An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, often used as a reference point for longitude.
Chapter 2
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Hydrosphere: Water in all forms (oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, groundwater), covering about 71% of Earth's surface.
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Lithosphere: Earth's crust and upper mantle, divided into tectonic plates floating on the semi-liquid asthenosphere.
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Atmosphere: Layer of gases surrounding Earth, including all living organisms and their interactions.
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Biosphere: All life on Earth and its interactions with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.
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Continental Drift: A theory suggesting Earth's continents were once connected, and have since drifted apart due to tectonic plate movement (proposed by Alfred Wegener).
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Earthquake: A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the release of energy from the movement of tectonic plates.
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Richter Scale: Used to measure earthquake magnitude based on seismic wave amplitude.
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Tsunami: Series of large ocean waves generated by sudden displacement of water (often by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides).
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of geography in this quiz. Explore various terms such as absolute and relative location, hemispheres, and important lines like the equator and prime meridian. It's a great way to reinforce your understanding of Earth's physical features and their significance.