Geography Fundamentals

Questions and Answers

Distribución de especies

Endemismo

Riqueza de especies (correct)

Bioma

Biogeografía de islas (correct)

Biogeografía de montañas

Biogeografía continental

Biogeografía de desiertos

Weathering y erosión

Denudación y acumulación

Meteorización y sedimentación

Tectónica y activación volcánica (correct)

Un área drenada por un sistema de ríos Signup and view all the answers

Geomorfología glacial Signup and view all the answers

Una gran región caracterizada por un tipo de vegetación y clima específicos Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Study of the geographic distribution of living organisms and their interactions with the environment
Examines the patterns and processes that shape the distribution of species and ecosystems across the Earth's surface
Key concepts:
- Species richness: the number of species present in a given area
- Endemism: the unique occurrence of a species in a specific geographic area
- Biome: a large region characterized by a specific climate and vegetation type
Types of biogeography:
- Island biogeography: the study of species distribution on islands
- Continental biogeography: the study of species distribution on continents

Study of the shape and formation of the Earth's surface
Examines the processes that shape the landscape, including:
- Tectonic forces: the movement of the Earth's crust
- Volcanic activity: the formation of landforms through volcanic eruptions
- Weathering and erosion: the breakdown and removal of rocks and soil
Key concepts:
- Landform: a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain or valley
- Landscape: a larger geographic area characterized by a specific combination of landforms
- Drainage basin: an area drained by a single river system
Types of geomorphology:
- Fluvial geomorphology: the study of landforms shaped by rivers and streams
- Glacial geomorphology: the study of landforms shaped by glaciers