WG Unit 1 Flashcards - What is Geography?

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Geography

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The study of the physical, biological, and cultural features of Earth's surface.

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Physical Geography

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Focuses on Earth's natural environments including landforms, water features, weather patterns, climate, and the interaction of people within those environments.

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Cultural Geography

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Focuses on the distribution of languages, beliefs, and aspects of identity around the world, and the effect of those characteristics on the environment.

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Human Geography

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Focuses on the 'push' and 'pull' factors that determine the distribution, interaction, and interdependence of people around the world, and the effect of those factors on the environment.

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Push Factors

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A factor that causes people to leave their homelands and migrate to another region.

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Pull Factors

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A factor that draws or attracts people to another location.

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Cartography

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The study of maps and map making.

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Meteorology

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The study of weather.

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Political Map

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A map that shows man-made features such as boundaries, countries, and cities.

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Physical Map

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A map that shows land and water features.