Geography Unit 1 All Lessons

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about geographic inquiry.

Geography

The study of people, places, and processes, focusing on their connections.

Physical Geography

The study of patterns of climates, landforms, natural vegetation, soil, and water.

Human Geography

Focuses on how people change Earth's surface, including urban planning, transportation, and tourism.

Deforestation

Cutting down trees and not replanting them.

Geographical Thinking

Analyzing the world from multiple perspectives, such as logically, historically, emotionally, and geographically.

Absolute Location

Exact location using latitude and longitude.

Relative Location

Description of a location in relation to another.

Interrelationships

Connections between living things and the environment.

Demography

Study of Population.

Spatial Significance

Understanding why certain areas are populated or significant.

Geographic Perspective

Analyzing social, environmental, economic, and political implications.

Reference Maps

Shows political boundaries and the general location of features such as cities, buildings, and roads.

Thematic Maps

Maps that focus on a single topic or a theme.

Topographic Maps

Provide details of small areas on Earth’s surface using symbols and contour lines to show elevation.

Large-Scale Map

Shows small area in large amounts of data.

Small-Scale Map

Shows large area in small amounts of data.

Compass

An item used for finding direction through the four cardinal points: North, East, South, West.

Latitude

A set of imaginary lines that measure distance in degrees north or south of the Equator.

Longitude

Measures east or west from the Prime Meridian.

GPS (Global Positioning System)

A constellation/group of 24 satellites that orbit the Earth, enabling anyone to know their absolute location.

GIS (Global Information System)

A computer/digital software that layers maps and information/data.

Canadian Identity

Includes what Canadians think and believe about themselves and their country of Canada.

Patriotism

A feeling an individual associates with the importance of their country.

Diversity

Differences in racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, and academic/professional backgrounds.

Multiculturalism

Affirms the equality of all Canadians.

Mosaic

People retain their original unique cultures and identities, acceptance of diversity.

Issue

A complex problem that requires a solution.

F.O.C.U.S

A method to gather Facts, form an Opinion, consider Choices, determine Urgency, and find a Solution to an issue.