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Define Map - ANS A map is a two dimensional or flat scale model of Earth's surface, or a portion of it What is the science of mapmaking called? - ANS The science of mapmaking is called cartography. What are the two purpose that maps serve? - ANS A map serves as a reference tool and a communication tool. Who first used the term "geography"? - ANS Eratosthenes is the first person of record to use the term "geography". What does the term "geography" mean? - ANS Geo means "Earth" whil...

Hazard - ANS Something that is a potential threat to human life or property. Natural hazards - ANS Are caused by natural processes What are the three types of natural hazards? - ANS Geophysical hazards, atmospheric hazards and hydrological hazards. Disaster - ANS When a hazard actually seriously affects humans. Vulnerability - ANS How susceptible a population is to the damage caused by a hazard. Impacts of hazards - ANS Hazards can have significant impact while they are occurring and often...

geography - ANS the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth absolute location - ANS the exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found relative location - ANS a place in comparison to the other places around it hemisphere - ANS one half of the earth equator - ANS the imaginary line that divides the earth into north and south; zero degrees latitude prime meridian/greenwich meridian - ANS the imaginary line that divides the earth into e...

What is Africa's most prominent feature? - ANS A plateau. Why are Africa's rivers difficult to navigate? - ANS It has many waterfalls, rapids, and gorges. How might this effect the economy? - ANS It's difficult to trade because you can't transport goods. Where are the most distinctive landforms found, and what are they? - ANS East Africa/ Rift Valleys. What is the Great Escarpment? - ANS A steep slope marking the edge of the continents plateau in Southern Africa. What important mineral...

Location - ANS Absolute Location is the exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found. Relative location describes a place in comparison to other places around it. Place - ANS Physical features and cultural characteristics of a location Human-environment interaction - ANS People learn to use what the environment offers them and to change that environment to meet their needs.

Human Geography - ANS What disciple would be best at determining the optimum location for a new business? Climate, mineral resources, and slope steepness - ANS Which of the following are examples of the physical characteristics that describe the natural landscape of a place? (Select all that apply.) False - ANS True or false: The physical environment in which we live is eternal and unchanging. Tobler's First Law of Geography - ANS Relationship between any two places is stronger the closer ...

United States - ANS North America, middle of Canada and Mexico, speaks English Canada - ANS North America ,below US and Mexico, speaks French and English Mexico - ANS North America ,above Us and Canada, speaks spanish Cuba - ANS in Caribbean, Island country, speaks spanish Haiti - ANS Carribean, on island of Dominica, borders Dominican Republic, speaks French Panama - ANS in Central America, borders Colombia and Costa Rica, speaks Spanish Costa Rica - ANS in Central America, border Nicarag...

Geography (Definition) - ANS The study of the earth's surface, including aspects as its climate, topography, vegetation, and population. (The science of space and place.) Spatial Perspective - ANS A way of identifying, explaining, and predicting the human and physical patterns in space and the interconnectedness of various spaces. The 4 Main Branches of Geography (3 Sub-Branches) - ANS 1) Human Geography 2)Physical Geography. 3)Regional Geography. 4)Topical/Systemic Geography. 5)Popula...

geography - ANS the study of where people, places and things are located and how they relate to each other GPS - ANS global positioning system--network of 24 satellites orbiting the earth--provide info about location GIS - ANS geographic information systems--uses computer technology to collect, manipulate, analyze and display data about the earths surface in order to solve geographic problems Geography's Five Themes - ANS location, place, region, movement and human-environment interaction...

Geography - ANS the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. Absolute location - ANS Absolute Location describes an object's location, relative to Earth. For instance, latitude and longitude coordinates are an example of Absolute Location. Relative location is more general and can be used relative to the surroundings of the ...