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GHY 104 Test 1 WithComplete Solution
Define geography - ANSWER Science that studies the relationship among
natural systems, geographic areas, society, cultural activities & the
interdependence of all of these over time and/ or space.
What is the science of geography? - ANSWER Geography came from the
word geo "Earth" and graphein meaning "to write or to graph"
Geography is _____________________ & _________________________. - ANSWER Holistic
and Eclectic.
Holistic means - ANSWER Balanced
Eclectic means - ANSWER Diverse
Define scientific method - ANSWER It is the framework used to investigate a
study, (improving knowledge)
What is science? - ANSWER The process of understanding things (Studying
the why and how)
what do scientist do? - ANSWER Conduct studies of XYZ, they keep their
minds open to new theories.
The 6 steps of scientific method: - ANSWER 1) observe
2) Form a hypothesis
3)Experiment
, 4) Results support/ dont support hypothesis
5)peer review/ reject methods or conclusions
6)Develop a scientific theory
Theory Vs. Law - ANSWER Theory is how nature works and law is what nature
does.
Define theory - ANSWER An explanation for an observation that is sustained
by a considerable body of evidence.
Define law - ANSWER A set of observed regulations expressed in a concise
verbal or mathematical statement.
Law's formula - ANSWER F=m * a
Theory can be known as - ANSWER Natural selection
Define system - ANSWER Set of related events or objects and there
interactions
open vs. closed system - ANSWER Open= where the input or output are
dynamic
Closed= where the input or output are fixed
Positive and negative feedback - ANSWER Positive= Self feeding
Negative= Self regulating
Define equilibrium - ANSWER A system that is static in time
Define dynamic equilibrium - ANSWER A system that changes, but is always
varying around common condition
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