Geography chapter 1 questionsЁЯМ╗
Know the 5 themes of geography
-movement -regions -place -human environment interaction
Know the 6 essential elements of geography
-the world in spatial term -places and regions -physical systems -human systems -environment and society -the uses of geography
What are two types of satellite images?
-true color -infared
Know the difference between a map and a globe.
A map is a flat drawing that shows all or part of earths surface. A globe is a round map that is more accurate to use than a map and it makes it easier to find things.
Know the difference between absolute and relative location
Absolute location tells you exactly where something is!!!! Relative location tells you what it is close to
What question might a geographer studying at a global level ask?
How are the mountains in this area and the mountains in this area the same or different?
What question might a geographer studying at the local level Asia?
How do people live and interact in henryville?
What question might a geographer studying at the regional level ask?
How do people live in that area
What three levels do geographers look at the world?
Local, regional, global
What tools do geographers use to help them make accurate maps?
Satellite images
What are the two main branches of geography and what do each of them study?
The two main branches are physical geography and human geography. -physical studys worlds physical features -human study people, communities,and lanscapes.
Why is geography sometimes called a social science?
They deal with people and how they live
What two systems do geographers use to organize their information? Are they similar?
They use 5 themes of geography and 6 essential elements. They are not similar.
What tools might a geographer use?
They use computer programs, measuring devices, a notebook, a tape recorder, maps, and globes
