Geography Fundamentals

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What does geography primarily study?

  • The Earth's physical features, atmosphere, and human activity (correct)
  • The behavior of subatomic particles
  • The study of stars and planets outside Earth
  • The history of ancient civilizations

Which of the following is a focus of physical geography?

  • The study of cultural practices
  • The study of political systems
  • The study of landforms (correct)
  • The study of economic activities

What is the study of cities and their development called?

  • Population geography
  • Political geography
  • Economic geography
  • Urban geography (correct)

Which technique involves collecting data about the Earth's surface from satellites?

<p>Remote sensing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is absolute location defined by?

<p>Coordinates like latitude and longitude (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do lines of latitude measure?

<p>Distance north or south of the Equator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a map projection?

<p>A method of representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which climate zone is typically hot and humid?

<p>Tropical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building?

<p>Plate tectonics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is deforestation?

<p>The clearing of forests for other uses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Geography

The study of the Earth's physical features, atmosphere, and human activity, examining human-environment interactions and spatial distribution of phenomena.

Physical Geography

Focuses on the Earth's natural processes and features, including landforms, climate, and ecosystems.

Human Geography

Examines the impact of humans on the Earth, including cultures, economies, and political systems.

Environmental Geography

Studies the interactions between humans and the environment, examining the environmental impacts of human activities.

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Cartography

The art and science of mapmaking, representing spatial data.

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Remote Sensing

Collecting data about the Earth's surface from satellites or aircraft.

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Absolute Location

A specific point on Earth, described by coordinates.

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Relative Location

Describes a place in relation to other places.

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Latitude

Measures the distance north or south of the Equator.

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Longitude

Measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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