SOCIAL STUDIES ONE

always changing

Earth is described as dynamic because it is _____.

in an east-to-west direction

Lines of longitude measure distance on Earth _____.

What are visuals geographers use?

Maps are one tool geographers use to picture the world. They use other visual images, as well. These other visuals include graphs, charts, diagrams, and photographs.

dynamic

always changing

Landscapes

are portions of Earth's surface that can be viewed at one time and from one location.

climate

the average weather in a place over a long period of time

absolute location

the exact location of something

latitude

the lines on a map that run east to west

longitude

the lines on a map that run north to south

relative location

the location of one place compared to another

environment

the natural surroundings of a place

Prime Meridian

the starting point for measuring longitude

Human-Environment Interaction

they affect each other

Why is it not possible to state the absolute location of a river?

Because Earth is dynamic and always changing.

Movement

Geographers also look at how people, products, ideas, and information move from one place to another.

Absolute Location uses?

Geographers identify the absolute location of places using a system of imaginary lines called latitude and longitude. Those lines form a grid for locating a place precisely.

What do geopgraphers do?

Geographers look at people and the world in which they live mainly in terms of space and place. They study such topics as where people live on the surface of Earth, why they live there, and how they interact with each other and the physical environment. They also think spatially.

How is geography related to history?

Geographers study how places change over time. They try to understand what impact those changes have.

environments

Geography is the study of Earth and its peoples, places, and _____.

regions

Places that share similar characteristics are called _____,

Movement effects and causes

Sometimes, people are forced to move because of war, famine, or religious or racial prejudice. Movement by large numbers of people can have important effects. People may face shortages of housing and other services. If new arrivals to an area cannot find jobs, poverty levels can rise.

Place

The features that help define a ______ can be physical or human.

Environment affecting Human

The physical characteristics of a place affect how people live. Flat, rich, well-watered soil is good for farming. Mountains full of coal can be mined. The environment can present all kinds of hazards, such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions

physical systems

The study of wind currents, earthquakes, and climate is part of what essential element?

Human affecting Environment

They blast tunnels through mountains to build roadways and drain swamps to make farmland. Although these actions can improve life for some people, they can also harm the environment. Exhaust from cars on the roadways can pollute the air, and turning swamps into farms destroys natural ecosystems and reduces biological diversity.

Relative Location Uses?

This approach often uses the cardinal directions— north, south, east, and west.

places

What are locations on Earth with unique features called?

the Equator

What is the name of the line that is equally distant from the North Pole and the South Pole?

relative location

Which is a type of location that describes where a place is relative to another place?

the Prime Meridian

Which line is used as a starting point to measure longitude?

a diagram

Which of the following best shows the steps in a process?

region

a group of places that are close to one another and that share some characteristics

Equator

a line of latitude that runs around the middle of Earth

resource

a material that can be used to produce crops or other products

landform

a natural feature found on land

Geography

is the study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments

International Date Line

meridian 180°- where the day changes

component

part

Spatial

refers to Earth's features in terms of their locations, their shapes, and their relationships to one another.