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 relative location
By Bryan’s market
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
What is a map
A visual representation of an area
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
Satleite image
Human and natural characteristics
Map practice
Key/legend
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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