Geo Exam Review Unit 1 PDF

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Absolute location means the precise location of something using latitude and longitude. Relative location means the location of something in relation to other geographical features. An ecosystem is a community of living things and the physical environment they live...

Unit 1: Introduction to Geography Absolute location means the precise location of something using latitude and longitude. Relative location means the location of something in relation to other geographical features. An ecosystem is a community of living things and the physical environment they live in Interrelationships are the relationships between humans and the natural environment, or between different patterns and trends. Patterns are events or cycles that are repetitive, and trends are a noticeable change in a pattern over time. Understanding these can help you understand why something is where it is and why it matters. Spatial significance is the importance of a particular location in geography. The location of something can be very important or unimportant for many reasons. The significance of a place could also be different for people, animals, and plants. This way of thinking allows you to explore connections between natural and human environments. Geographic perspective is viewing different opinions and points of view when observing a geographic issue. *Geographic inquiry is an active questioning approach to learning about the world from a geographical perspective. These are the steps to geographic inquiry. 1.​ Formulate questions and research. 2.​ Gather and organize information to answer your question. Keep these factors in mind when considering a resource: -​ Does it focus on fact or on opinion? -​ Is the source accurate and reliable? -​ Is the source biased? -​ Is the information up to date? 3.​ Analyze and interpret information. Determine if you have the right data and remember that the importance of any piece of information is directly related to your inquiry question. As well, you should identify the key points and ideas. 4.​ Evaluate and draw conclusions. Once you are happy and understand your data, work towards a conclusion or an answer to your big question. 5.​ Communicate your conclusion to others. There are many ways a conclusion can be presented, such as essays, blogs, posts, posters, videos, and more. Geotechnologies in Geographic thinking —------------------------------------------------------------------ Geotechnology is the use of advanced technology in the study of geography and in everyday life. GPS is an example of geotechnology. The word stands for Global Positioning System, and it is a satellite based system that provides location data. GIS stands for Geographic Information System. It is a computer system that manages and analyzes geographic information. It can allow a user to do a complex analysis of an issue. Georeferencing is linking geographic data to a particular location. Remote sensing is a one-way process of seeing or measuring something from a considerable distance, often from a satellite. Telematics are any technology that involves the long-distance transmission of digital information. —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maps - Political maps show political borders and the names of important towns/cities. Topographical maps show the elevation of land through lines on 2D maps and through raised surfaces on 3D maps, as well as showing features like lakes, rivers, and mountains. Thematic maps show information for a specific theme/purpose. Examples can be maps based on regions of natural vegetation, population distribution, temperature and precipitation patterns, levels of pollution, etc. Historical maps are another kind of thematic map. They show how things were in the past and changes in borders, transportation networks, or the extent of agricultural activity. Unit 2