Geo test

What is geography

The study of the earth and how people interact with it

What theme of geography answers the question, Where is it?

Location

What theme of geography answers the question, What is it like there?

Place

What theme of geography answers the question, How have people modified/adapted to the environment

Human/environment interactions

What theme of geography answers the question, How is the place connected to other places

Movement

What theme of geography answers the question, What are some characteristics it has in common with places near it

Regions

Recognize an absolute location

43.2*N 83.1*W 4238 Crystal Creek

Recognize a human characteristic

Buildings roads planted fields

Recognize a natural characteristic

Trees grass rocks mountains rivers

What does AAOAA stand for

A- ask questions. A-acquire geo information. I-organize information. A-analyze information. A-Answer question

What would be the geographic question? The community of Bayville has been given a grant to develop a new park. The city council wants to make sure they place the park in the best possible location. They have created a commuter led by geographer to choose the place.

What is the best location for the park

What are some tools and technologies geographers might use to answer geographic questions

Maps, aerial photos, property available, GPS

Why is a glove show shaped and size more accurately than a map

A globe is a sphere like the earth

What is GPS

Global positions system- network of satellites used to pinpoint absolute locations

What is GIS

Geographic International system- a satellite image with dated layers on top

What is approximate population of the earth

7 Billion people

What is a global issue

Global issue affects the earth and potentially all of its people: climate change, resource depletion,

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