UNIT 1: Intro to Geography

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. Study of the Earth

Physical Geography and Human Geography

The 5 themes are categories of geographical study that help us separate all the information we can gather about an area

Movement

Location

Region

Human Environment Interactions (HEI)

Place

Title

Symbols and Colors

Scale

Legend

Compass Rose

Political Maps

Physical Maps

Thematic Maps

Traditional Maps

Map projection is a way of showing the Earth’s curves on a flat surface

A map projection is a mathematical formula used to transfer all or part of the curved surface of the earth onto the flat surface of a map

Physical Geography and Human Geography

the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time

conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time

Latitude

Ocean currents

Wind and air masses

Elevation

Relief

Nearness to water

Landform

Tectonic Plates

Erosion

Nonrenewable Resources

Renewable Resources

Cultural Geography

Economic Geography

Political Geography

Population Geography