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World Geography and World Cultures

Introduction to Geography

Unit 1 - Geographic Concepts

Maps represent geographic information.

 

Geography influences needs, cultures, opportunities, choices, interests, and skills.

spatial thinking

GPS / GIS

cartographer

significant 

thematic maps

Words you should know:

region                             map

map scale                       Equator

longitude                        globe

latitude                           hemisphere

absolute location            relative location

physical geography        Prime Meridian

Vocabulary Terms

Questions to THINK About:

  1. How do we use maps and globes to learn about places?

  2. How do we use charts and graphs to learn about places?

arid

semi-arid

erosion

Solstice

equinox

renewable resource

non-renewable resource

Words you should know:

region        plateau           plain

climate      drought          vegetation

river           ocean             mountain

desert        landform        place

raw materials

natural resouce

physical geography

Unit 2 - Physical Geography

Where we live impacts how we live.

Geographers use maps and other tools to understand the world around them.

Vocabulary Terms

Questions to THINK About:

  1. What makes places unique and different?

  2. Where is it located?

  3. Why is it there?

  4. What is significant about its location?

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