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What is geography?

The study of the earth's physical structure and history

Study of where people, places, and things are located (ways in which things relate to each other) (correct)

The difference between the highest and lowest points

None of the above

What is absolute location?

It is the distance around the globe

Where it is located in relation to other places

It is the position on the globe (correct)

None of the above

What is the Equator?

Is one such line (correct)

The earth's outer shell

Two lines that go around the earth

None of the above

What does the Prime Meridian run through?

Royal Observatory in England Signup and view all the answers

What is latitude?

Runs parallel (measures north or south of the Equator) Signup and view all the answers

What is longitude?

Runs north and south of the two poles Signup and view all the answers

What is a plate tectonic?

Something that causes earthquakes and volcanic activity Signup and view all the answers

How many themes of Geography are there?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is lava?

Magma or molten rock Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between lava and magma?

There's no difference Signup and view all the answers

What is the core?

The center of the earth Signup and view all the answers

What comes first?

Core Signup and view all the answers

What is a continent?

Seven of any of the earth's surfaces (Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, Australia, North and South America) Signup and view all the answers

Who started the continental drift theory?

Alfred Wegener Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Ring of Fire?

A circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

What is the earth's crust like?

Frosting Signup and view all the answers

What is a fold?

A bend or buckle in the earth's crust Signup and view all the answers

What is a fault?

A fracture or break in the earth's crust Signup and view all the answers

What is the mantle?

A thick solid rock that surrounds the earth's core Signup and view all the answers

What is geology?

The study of the earth's physical structure and history Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geography and Location

Geography examines the Earth's physical structure, history, and the relationships among people, places, and things.
Absolute location refers to a specific point on the globe, pinpointed by coordinates; it differs from relative location, which describes a place's location in relation to others.
The Equator is an important imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
The Prime Meridian, running through the Royal Observatory in England, marks the starting point for measuring longitude.

Latitude and Longitude

Latitude lines are parallel to the Equator and measure distance north or south.
Longitude lines, on the other hand, run from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure distance east or west.

Tectonic Activity

Plate tectonics refers to large, moving pieces of the Earth's crust that can cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Understanding plate tectonics is essential for comprehending geological processes and earth's changing landscape.

Geological Terms

Lava is molten rock expelled during a volcanic eruption, while magma is the molten rock found beneath the Earth's crust.
The Earth's core is its innermost layer, situated at the center of the Earth.
The mantle is a thick, solid rock layer surrounding the core, impacting geological dynamics and tectonic movements.

Continents and Geography Theories

There are seven continents: Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, Australia, North America, and South America.
The continental drift theory, which explains the movement of continents, was proposed by Alfred Wegener.

Geographical Features

The "Ring of Fire" is a region characterized by a circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean, significant for its seismic and volcanic activity.
Geological features include folds (bends in the Earth's crust) and faults (fractures or breaks in the crust), both critical in understanding Earth's geological structure.

Study of Earth

Geology focuses on studying the Earth’s physical structure and history, while geography studies spatial relationships of places and environments.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts in social studies with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential definitions and principles of geography, including absolute location and relationships between places. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of social studies topics.