Geography Test 1 Flashcards
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What are the three layers of the earth?

  • Core (correct)
  • Crust (correct)
  • Atmosphere
  • Mantle (correct)

    • What are the 5 themes of geography?

    Human interaction, movement, place, regions, location

    What are the three major types of landforms?

    Mountains, hills, plateaus, plains

    What kinds of physical and human characteristics do geographers use to describe a place?

    <p>Geographers use rivers, mountains, beaches, plants, animals, cultural features, land use, architecture, and cultivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two internal forces that shape the earth's landforms?

    <p>Volcanoes and plate tectonics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is perception in geography?

    <p>Viewpoint that is influenced by one's own culture and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are physical characteristics in geography?

    <p>Characteristics such as rivers, mountains, beaches, plants, and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are human characteristics in geography?

    <p>Cultural features of a place like land use, architecture, and cultivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is relative location?

    <p>A place's location in relation to other places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hemispheres?

    <p>Halves of the earth divided by the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hydrospheres?

    <p>The watery layer of the earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is lithosphere?

    <p>Rocks, plants, dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere?

    <p>Air above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biosphere?

    <p>All living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is loess?

    <p>Windblown deposits of mineral-rich dust and silt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pangea?

    <p>Continental drift theory proposed by Alfred Wegener where there was once one single continent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Ring of Fire?

    <p>A circle of volcanoes that surround the Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geology?

    <p>The study of the earth's physical structure and history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is absolute location?

    <p>A place's position on the globe in regard to latitude and longitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a formal region?

    <p>An area where certain characteristics are found throughout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sediments?

    <p>Small particles of sand and gravel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is frost wedging?

    <p>When water freezes to ice in a crack in a rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are moraines?

    <p>Melted glaciers leave behind ridgelike piles of rocks and debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Layers of the Earth

    • Composed of three main layers: crust, mantle, and core.

    Themes of Geography

    • Five fundamental themes: human interaction, movement, place, regions, and location.

    Types of Landforms

    • Major landforms include mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.

    Describing a Place

    • Geographers consider both physical characteristics (e.g., rivers, mountains, beaches, flora, and fauna) and human characteristics (e.g., land use, architecture, cultural practices) to define a place.

    Internal Forces Shaping Landforms

    • Two primary internal forces: volcanoes and plate tectonics.

    Perception

    • A viewpoint shaped by individual culture and personal experiences.

    Physical Characteristics Defined

    • Physical features highlighted are rivers, mountains, beaches, plants, and animals.

    Human Characteristics Defined

    • Human features include land use, architecture, and cultivation practices.

    Relative Location

    • Defined as a location that compares a place to other nearby places.

    Hemispheres

    • Earth's surface is divided into two halves by the equator.

    Hydrosphere

    • The watery layer encompassing all bodies of water on Earth's surface.

    Lithosphere

    • Includes Earth's rocks, soil, and dirt.

    Atmosphere

    • Refers to the air layer that surrounds the Earth.

    Biosphere

    • Represents all living organisms on the planet.

    Loess

    • Windblown deposits consisting of mineral-rich dust and silt.

    Pangea

    • Theoretical single supercontinent proposed by Alfred Wegener, existing 180 million years ago, supporting the continental drift theory.

    Ring of Fire

    • A significant geological area characterized by a circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

    Geology

    • The scientific study focused on Earth's physical structure and its historical development.

    Absolute Location

    • The specific position of a place defined by its latitude and longitude coordinates.

    Formal Region

    • A defined area where specific characteristics are consistently found.

    Sediments

    • Composed of tiny particles like sand and gravel.

    Frost Wedging

    • A common geological process where water freezes in rock cracks, causing the rock to fracture.

    Moraines

    • Deposits left by melted glaciers that form ridgelike piles of rock and debris.

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    Prepare for your geography test with these flashcards covering key concepts such as the layers of the Earth, themes of geography, and major landforms. Each card provides concise definitions to help reinforce your understanding of geographic principles and terminology.

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