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What is the main focus of Physical Geography?
What is the main focus of Physical Geography?
- Relationship between human and natural environments
- Geographic techniques and tools
- Human populations and cultures
- Natural environment, including climate, landforms, and ecosystems (correct)
What is the term for the level of detail at which a geographic phenomenon is studied?
What is the term for the level of detail at which a geographic phenomenon is studied?
- Scale (correct)
- Region
- Place
- Spatial Analysis
What is the software used to analyze and visualize geographic data?
What is the software used to analyze and visualize geographic data?
- Spatial Analysis
- Cartography
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (correct)
- Remote Sensing
What type of map displays specific data such as population density or climate?
What type of map displays specific data such as population density or climate?
What measures distance east or west of the prime meridian?
What measures distance east or west of the prime meridian?
What is a large, continuous area of land?
What is a large, continuous area of land?
Flashcards
Physical Geography
Physical Geography
The study of Earth's natural features, like landforms, climate, and ecosystems.
Spatial Analysis
Spatial Analysis
Studying relationships and patterns of things across space.
Scale in Geography
Scale in Geography
Level of detail in studying a geographic feature (local, regional or global).
Cartography
Cartography
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Latitude
Latitude
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Continent
Continent
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Study Notes
Branches of Geography
- Physical Geography: studies natural environment, including climate, landforms, and ecosystems
- Human Geography: explores human populations, cultures, economies, and settlements
- Environmental Geography: examines the relationship between human and natural environments
Key Concepts
- Scale: the level of detail at which a geographic phenomenon is studied (e.g., local, regional, global)
- Spatial Analysis: the study of relationships and patterns across geographic space
- Place: a specific location with unique characteristics and meaning
- Region: a defined area with shared characteristics (e.g., cultural, economic, environmental)
Geographic Techniques
- Cartography: the study and practice of creating maps
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): software used to analyze and visualize geographic data
- Remote Sensing: the acquisition of data about the Earth's surface through satellite or aerial imagery
Types of Maps
- Topographic Maps: show relief and elevation
- Thematic Maps: display specific data (e.g., population density, climate)
- Cartograms: represent data by distorting geographic shapes
Geographic Features
- Latitude: measures distance north or south of the equator
- Longitude: measures distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Altitude: measures elevation above sea level
- Continent: a large, continuous area of land (e.g., Africa, Asia)
Branches of Geography
- Physical Geography studies the natural environment, including climate, landforms, and ecosystems
- Human Geography explores human populations, cultures, economies, and settlements
- Environmental Geography examines the relationship between human and natural environments
Key Concepts
- Scale refers to the level of detail at which a geographic phenomenon is studied, ranging from local to global
- Spatial Analysis is the study of relationships and patterns across geographic space
- A place is a specific location with unique characteristics and meaning
- A region is a defined area with shared characteristics, such as cultural, economic, or environmental
Geographic Techniques
- Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are software used to analyze and visualize geographic data
- Remote Sensing is the acquisition of data about the Earth's surface through satellite or aerial imagery
Types of Maps
- Topographic Maps display relief and elevation
- Thematic Maps display specific data, such as population density or climate
- Cartograms represent data by distorting geographic shapes
Geographic Features
- Latitude measures distance north or south of the equator
- Longitude measures distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Altitude measures elevation above sea level
- A continent is a large, continuous area of land, such as Africa or Asia
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Understand the different branches of geography, including physical, human, and environmental geography, and key concepts like scale and spatial analysis.