Form 3 Geography: Environment and Settlement on a Global Scale

Flashcards focused on key vocabulary related to geography, environment, and settlement.

Geography

The identification and explanation of patterns found on the Earth.

Location

Where something is found.

Pattern

Arrangement of features on the earth’s surface.

Process

Sequence of actions that shape and change the environment.

Interaction

Elements of an environment that affect each other and are linked together.

Sustainability

Limiting the use of resources today to ensure availability for future generations.

Change

Alteration to natural and cultural environments.

Environment

Natural or cultural settings that have specific characteristics and features.

Humans and the Natural Environment

Humans are dependent on the earth for resources necessary for survival.

Continental Drift

The breakup of Pangaea into the world’s seven continents.

Relief

Refers to the height and shape of the land.

Erosion

The process of wearing down the surface of the earth through water movement.

Climate

The weather conditions of a particular place averaged out over a long time.

Latitude

The location of a place in relation to the equator.

Altitude

The height of a place above sea level.

Biome

A large geographical area that contains distinct plant and animal groups.

Ecosystem

A geographic area containing living and non-living things that interact.

Tropical Rainforest

Forest that grows in areas of very high rainfall.

Hot Desert

An area that receives very little rainfall (under 250mm).

Migration

The process of leaving one place and settling in another.