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Which of the following are considered to be part of the five themes of geography?
Which of the following are considered to be part of the five themes of geography?
What type of map scale shows details and zoomed-in views of a specific area?
What type of map scale shows details and zoomed-in views of a specific area?
What type of map projection is typically used for world maps?
What type of map projection is typically used for world maps?
What are the lines of longitude called?
What are the lines of longitude called?
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Longitude plays an important role in calculating the time.
Longitude plays an important role in calculating the time.
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What does GPS stand for?
What does GPS stand for?
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What is GIS?
What is GIS?
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What is a toponym?
What is a toponym?
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What does site refer to in geography?
What does site refer to in geography?
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What does situation refer to in geography?
What does situation refer to in geography?
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Which of these is NOT a type of region?
Which of these is NOT a type of region?
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What are the three pillars of sustainability?
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
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Which of the following is NOT a major concern related to climate change?
Which of the following is NOT a major concern related to climate change?
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What is the difference between conservation and preservation?
What is the difference between conservation and preservation?
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What is the concept of the 'Doughnut Economics' model?
What is the concept of the 'Doughnut Economics' model?
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What is the main difference between environmental determinism and possibilism?
What is the main difference between environmental determinism and possibilism?
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What are the five themes of geography?
What are the five themes of geography?
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A small scale map zooms in on the earth's surface, providing detailed information about the area.
A small scale map zooms in on the earth's surface, providing detailed information about the area.
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What is the name given for a place on Earth?
What is the name given for a place on Earth?
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The ______ helps us locate an unfamiliar place by comparing its location with a familiar one.
The ______ helps us locate an unfamiliar place by comparing its location with a familiar one.
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Which type of region shares one or more distinctive characteristics among its inhabitants?
Which type of region shares one or more distinctive characteristics among its inhabitants?
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What is a functional region?
What is a functional region?
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Vernacular regions are areas that people believe exist based on a specific scientific criteria.
Vernacular regions are areas that people believe exist based on a specific scientific criteria.
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What are the two main types of globalization?
What are the two main types of globalization?
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What does the 'density' of distribution refer to?
What does the 'density' of distribution refer to?
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What is the key geographic tool that has been used by civilizations for thousands of years?
What is the key geographic tool that has been used by civilizations for thousands of years?
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GIS is a system that captures, stores, analyzes, and layers geographic data but does not create detailed maps.
GIS is a system that captures, stores, analyzes, and layers geographic data but does not create detailed maps.
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What is geotagging?
What is geotagging?
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Which of these is NOT a type of map?
Which of these is NOT a type of map?
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A single map can display both the shape and area of a region with perfect accuracy.
A single map can display both the shape and area of a region with perfect accuracy.
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What is the name given to the physical characteristics of a location?
What is the name given to the physical characteristics of a location?
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The theory that environmental conditions shape human culture and behavior is called ______.
The theory that environmental conditions shape human culture and behavior is called ______.
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Possibilism argues that while the environment influences humans, people have the ability to adapt and modify it.
Possibilism argues that while the environment influences humans, people have the ability to adapt and modify it.
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What are two key methods used by the Netherlands to modify their environment?
What are two key methods used by the Netherlands to modify their environment?
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Which of these is NOT a pillar of sustainability?
Which of these is NOT a pillar of sustainability?
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The term 'global warming' refers to the overall increase in Earth's average temperature over the past century.
The term 'global warming' refers to the overall increase in Earth's average temperature over the past century.
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What are two examples of how human activities contribute to climate change?
What are two examples of how human activities contribute to climate change?
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Which of these is NOT a major risk associated with climate change?
Which of these is NOT a major risk associated with climate change?
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The Doughnut Economics model emphasizes both human needs and ecological limits.
The Doughnut Economics model emphasizes both human needs and ecological limits.
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Flashcards
Five Themes of Geography
Five Themes of Geography
Framework of geography: Place, Location, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interaction.
Map Scale
Map Scale
Represents the relationship between map distance and real distance; can be a ratio, written, or graphic.
Small scale map
Small scale map
A map that shows large areas with little detail; everything appears smaller.
Large scale map
Large scale map
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Map Projection
Map Projection
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Robinson Projection
Robinson Projection
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Geographic Grid
Geographic Grid
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Latitude
Latitude
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Longitude
Longitude
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Time Zones
Time Zones
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GIS
GIS
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GPS
GPS
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Toponyms
Toponyms
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Site
Site
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Situation
Situation
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Formal Region
Formal Region
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Functional Region
Functional Region
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Vernacular Region
Vernacular Region
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Cultural Globalization
Cultural Globalization
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Economic Globalization
Economic Globalization
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Density
Density
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Concentration
Concentration
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Pattern
Pattern
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Geographic Tools
Geographic Tools
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Cultural Ecology
Cultural Ecology
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Possibilism
Possibilism
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Environmental Determinism
Environmental Determinism
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Sustainability
Sustainability
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Three Pillars of Sustainability
Three Pillars of Sustainability
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Doughnut Economics
Doughnut Economics
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Map
Map
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Map Scale Types
Map Scale Types
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Map Projection Distortion
Map Projection Distortion
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Geographic Grid System
Geographic Grid System
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Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and Longitude
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
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Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
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Site vs. Situation
Site vs. Situation
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Density in Geography
Density in Geography
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Concentration in Geography
Concentration in Geography
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Pattern in Geography
Pattern in Geography
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Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI)
Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI)
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Balance of Sustainability
Balance of Sustainability
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Possibilism in Geography
Possibilism in Geography
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Case Study: The Everglades
Case Study: The Everglades
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Climate Change Impact
Climate Change Impact
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Future Climate Challenges
Future Climate Challenges
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Study Notes
Human Geography Notes: Spring 2025
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Geographers use maps to understand where and why things are located.
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Five themes of geography are: place, location, region, movement, and human-environment interaction.
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Map scales can be represented as ratios, written scales, or graphic scales.
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Small scale maps show a zoomed-out view, while large scale maps show a zoomed-in view.
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Maps distort shape, distance, relative size, and direction when transferring locations from Earth's surface to a flat map.
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Common projections include the Robinson Projection and Goode Homolosine Projection, each with unique characteristics.
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The Mercator projection shows all latitude and longitude lines at 90-degree angles.
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Latitudes are scientifically derived circles, and longitudes are human-created arcs (meridians).
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Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are used in smart phones and computers to determine precise positions on Earth.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capture, store, query, and display geographic data.
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Toponyms are names given to places, often derived from people, history, or earlier inhabitants.
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Site refers to the physical characteristics of a place (climate, water sources, topography, soil, vegetation, latitude, elevation).
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Situation describes the location of a place relative to other places.
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Regions are areas with unique characteristics.
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Formal regions share common characteristics, also known as uniform or homogeneous regions.
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Functional regions are organized around a central node.
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Vernacular regions are defined by cultural perceptions.
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Globalization of cultures involves interconnectedness of people and places.
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Cultural differences among place persist and actually flourish in many places.
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Density, concentration, and spatial pattern help geographers understand distribution in space.
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Cultural identity and space are examined by geographers through various approaches.
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The geographic grid (latitude and longitude) is used to locate places on Earth.
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Time zones are 15° of longitude each, with the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) being the global standard.
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Maps have different scales and projections, affecting how features are represented on a flat map.
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Sustainability integrates environmental, social, and economic factors.
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The use of Earth's resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations is called sustainability.
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The Three Pillars of Sustainability are Environment, Social, and Economic.
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Human Activities significantly affect the environment (e.g., rising sea levels).
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Various tools (like GIS and remote sensing) and concepts support geographic studies of human-environment interactions and sustainability challenges.
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Time zones organize global time and reflect longitudinal differences.
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Globalization is the interconnectedness of people and places, leading to similar trends in culture and economics, but local diversity remains.
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Maps use latitude and longitude lines to identify locations accurately.
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Different factors like climate and cultural influences make places unique.
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Regions have unifying characteristics and include formal, functional, and vernacular categories.
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Climate change is a major global issue, influenced by human activities and with significant local effects.
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Different diffusion types show how ideas and trends spread around the world and how they're adapted in different places.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental themes and concepts of geography, including map types, GPS, and sustainability principles. This quiz covers various geographical terms and their implications in understanding our world.