Weather & Climate and Geography Overview

Vocabulary flashcards covering the core branches of geography: Physical, Human, and Environmental, along with their specific components and examples.

Physical Geography

A branch of geography that studies the human-independent natural environment, including atmosphere, landforms, ecosystems, and natural hazards.

Types of Precipitation

The four types of precipitation mentioned are rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Landforms

Natural features formed on Earth such as rivers, deltas, mountains, and volcanoes.

Natural Hazards

Sudden environmental changes including storms, floods, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes.

Ecosystems

A community consisting of plants, animals, soil, and climate.

Human Geography

A branch of geography focusing on population, settlements, and economic activity.

Population Distribution & Density

The study of where and how many people live in specific areas.

Settlements

Classified into Rural (Villages) and Urban (Cities).

Primary Economic Activity

Economic activities centered around farming.

Secondary Economic Activity

Economic activities centered around manufacturing.

Tertiary Economic Activity

Economic activities centered around services.

Environmental Geography

A branch of geography covering resources, environmental misuse, and conservation.

Renewable Resources

Resources that can be naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and water.

Non-Renewable Resources

Resources that cannot be easily replaced, such as coal, oil, and minerals.

Environmental Misuse

Human-driven damage such as deforestation and pollution (air, water, noise, and visual).

Conservation

Efforts to manage and protect the environment, often involving laws and National Parks.