Abeka World Geography Chapter 1 Review
explain the influence of winds and ocean currents on regional climate. give one example.
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what influence has religion had on the worlds cultures. give examples.
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what percentage of the U.S. population was born in the U.S. in 2000
10%
in what year were more vehicles produced- 2007 or 2009
2007
hill
500 to 2,000 feet tall, rounded top, usually no steep slopes
Matthew Maury
American naval officer and oceanographer. determined to learn as much as he could about the movements of the great bodies of water created by god.
contrast the perspective of a Christian geographer and with that of a secular geographer
Christian geographers believe that every natural thing was made by God but secular geographers believe that every natural thing was made by millions and millions of evolution.
which country produced more vehicles in 2009- Japan or U.S.
Japan
identify and describe each of the four major flat-map projections
Mercator projection is surrounding a globe with transparent paper forming a cylinder that touched the entire equator. Mollweide projection is an equal-area map; it shows the correct size of landmasses in relation to other landmasses but distorts shape. Robinson projection combines the best features of the Mollweide and Mercator projections. the lines of latitude and longitude almost intersect at right angles, except near the edges. Azimuthal projection shows true compass directions
map
a flat representation of the earth or a portion of the earth
globe
a scale model of the earth that shows the actual shapes, sizes, and locations of landmasses and bodies of water
census
a systematic study of a nation's population
gulf
an extension of the ocean partly enclosed by land
estimates
approximate, educated guesses based on observations
name the seven continents and four oceans
asia, Africa, north America, south America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia and Oceania. Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Arctic Ocean
mountain
at least 2,000 feet tall, with a peak and steep, sloping sides
lake
body of water surrounded by land
climate
certain patterns of weather which occur over a long period of time in a particular region
weather
changes in the lower part of the earth's atmosphere in a localized area during a short period of time
Wladimir Koppen
climatologist and meteorologist. established five major climates and their subdivisions based on temperature and precipitation
peninsulas
extension of the main body of land with water on three sides
plains
flat, rolling land with few changes in elevation
contrast free enterprise capitalism with socialism. which system provides people with more freedom
free enterprise capitalism allows individuals to follow their economic pursuits but socialism is where the government owns or controls a nations resources and industries. free enterprise capitalism.
why is geography important
geography is important because is makes it to where we can know more about the earth that we live on and geographer map the world and make it to where we can figure out where to go.
hemisphere
half of spheres, as in the Northern, Southern, Eastern, or Western hemisphere
elevation
height above sea level
plateau
highland with broad, flat top and canyons cutting through it
parallels
imaginary lines that run east and west around the globe and measure distances north or south of the equator
meridians
imaginary lines that run north and south around the globe, come together at the poles, and measure distances east and west of the equator
what are 2 tools that geographers use to collect data
indirect observation, and global positioning systems.
island
landform completely surrounded by water
reservoir
large artificial lake
isthmus
narrow strip of land
statistics
numeral facts and figures compiled from data
how is the sun significant to climate
one of the classifications of which climate is which is temperature and the sun makes it hot or cold
charts and graphs
pictorial illustrations of numerical data
coordinates
points where parallels and meridians intersect
name the six climate types and their subdivisions
polar climate - icecap, and tundra. continental climates - subpolar, and humid continental. mild climates - marine west coast, humid subtropics, and Mediterranean. tropical climates - savanna, and rain forest. dry climates - desert, and steppe. highland climates - highlands.
monsoon
seasonal winds which bring rain in summer and dry weather in the winter
cartography
the art of making maps
eastern hemisphere
the eastern half of the globe
International Date Line
the imaginary line, lying opposite the prime meridian, that zigzags through the Pacific Ocean and is used for designating time
what is the main difference between an agrarian economy and an industrial economy
the main difference is that the agrarian economy farms but the industrial economy buys food from other people.
northern hemisphere
the northern half of the globe
evapotranspiration
the process whereby plant absorb water through their roots and transpire this moisture through their leaves into the atmosphere
hydrologic cycle
the process which moves moisture from the oceans to the land and back to the oceans
precipitation
the release of water from the atmosphere in the form of rain, snow, or ice
name 3 important influences on culture
the religion, language, and form of government.
topography
the shape and elevation of the land
southern hemisphere
the southern half of the globe
prime meridian
the starting point for measuring longitude that runs through Greenwich, England, and is used for designating time
geography
the study of the earth
culture
the way of life characteristic of a people
western hemisphere
the western half of the globe
list the 4 types of map symbols
title, scale, directional indicator, and key
delta
triangular-shaped landform where a river fans out into smaller streams before it reaches the ocean
list 4 renewable and 5 nonrenewable resources
water, soil, air, and trees. iron, bauxite, coal, petroleum, and nuclear energy.
