Questions and Answers
What are the two main branches of geography?
Which of the following defines a functional region?
What is the significance of the Earth's tilt of 23.5 degrees?
Which line represents the zero degrees longitude?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a major line of latitude?
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What is a characteristic of a formal region?
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The Earth rotates on its axis in approximately 36 hours.
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What are the three main layers of the Earth?
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The tilt of the Earth is _____ degrees.
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Match the continent to its corresponding region:
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Which of the following represents the intercardinal direction between North and East?
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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 0 degrees latitude.
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Study Notes
Geography
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Two branches of geography:
- Physical Geography: Studies natural processes and features.
- Human Geography: Examines human activities and their impact on the environment.
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Location:
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Relative Location: Describes a place in relation to others.
- Bisinal Location: Located on land.
- Insular Location: Located in water.
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Relative Location: Describes a place in relation to others.
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Movement: Refers to the interaction and connectivity between places.
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Regions:
- Functional Region: Organized around a focal point, with relationships to that core.
- Formal Region: Defined by official boundaries and shared characteristics.
- Vernacular Region: Perceived regions based on people's beliefs and feelings.
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Cardinal and Intercardinal Directions:
- Cardinal Directions: North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W).
- Intercardinal Directions: Northeast (NE), Northwest (NW), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW).
Earth's Structure and Composition
- Earth is shaped like an oblate spheroid, bulging at the equator.
- Axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees, affecting seasonal changes.
- Rotation: It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one spin.
- Revolution: The Earth takes approximately 365¼ days to orbit the Sun.
- Internal structure of Earth consists of:
- Crust: Earth's outer layer.
- Mantle: Layer beneath the crust.
- Core: Innermost part, composed of iron and nickel.
Major Lines on the Globe
- Equator: Divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- Prime Meridian: Divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
- Parallels and Latitude: Circles around the Earth, measuring distances north or south of the Equator.
- Meridians and Longitude: Lines running from pole to pole, measuring distances east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Special Lines on the Globe
- Tropic of Cancer: Located at approximately 23.5° N latitude.
- Tropic of Capricorn: Located at approximately 23.5° S latitude.
- Arctic Circle: Latitude at approximately 66.5° N.
- Antarctic Circle: Latitude at approximately 66.5° S.
- International Date Line (IDL): An imaginary line that separates one calendar day from the next.
Continents of the World
- Asia: The largest continent, known for its diverse cultures and environments.
- Europe: Noted for historical significance and economic influence.
- Australia: Known for unique wildlife and indigenous cultures.
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Americas:
- South America: Home to the Andes and Amazon Rainforest.
- North America: Features diverse ecosystems and significant urban development.
Geography
-
Two branches of geography:
- Physical Geography: Studies natural processes and features.
- Human Geography: Examines human activities and their impact on the environment.
-
Location:
-
Relative Location: Describes a place in relation to others.
- Bisinal Location: Located on land.
- Insular Location: Located in water.
-
Relative Location: Describes a place in relation to others.
-
Movement: Refers to the interaction and connectivity between places.
-
Regions:
- Functional Region: Organized around a focal point, with relationships to that core.
- Formal Region: Defined by official boundaries and shared characteristics.
- Vernacular Region: Perceived regions based on people's beliefs and feelings.
-
Cardinal and Intercardinal Directions:
- Cardinal Directions: North (N), South (S), East (E), and West (W).
- Intercardinal Directions: Northeast (NE), Northwest (NW), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW).
Earth's Structure and Composition
- Earth is shaped like an oblate spheroid, bulging at the equator.
- Axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees, affecting seasonal changes.
- Rotation: It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one spin.
- Revolution: The Earth takes approximately 365¼ days to orbit the Sun.
- Internal structure of Earth consists of:
- Crust: Earth's outer layer.
- Mantle: Layer beneath the crust.
- Core: Innermost part, composed of iron and nickel.
Major Lines on the Globe
- Equator: Divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- Prime Meridian: Divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
- Parallels and Latitude: Circles around the Earth, measuring distances north or south of the Equator.
- Meridians and Longitude: Lines running from pole to pole, measuring distances east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Special Lines on the Globe
- Tropic of Cancer: Located at approximately 23.5° N latitude.
- Tropic of Capricorn: Located at approximately 23.5° S latitude.
- Arctic Circle: Latitude at approximately 66.5° N.
- Antarctic Circle: Latitude at approximately 66.5° S.
- International Date Line (IDL): An imaginary line that separates one calendar day from the next.
Continents of the World
- Asia: The largest continent, known for its diverse cultures and environments.
- Europe: Noted for historical significance and economic influence.
- Australia: Known for unique wildlife and indigenous cultures.
-
Americas:
- South America: Home to the Andes and Amazon Rainforest.
- North America: Features diverse ecosystems and significant urban development.
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Test your knowledge of geography with this quiz focusing on its two main branches: Physical Geography and Human Geography. Explore concepts of location, movement, and different types of regions, including formal, functional, and vernacular. Perfect for students studying geography in Raling Panlipunan.
