Physical Geography Chapter 1 - Geography Introduction

What is physical geography?

The study of the Earth’s physical components and interconnected natural processes.

What is the scope/purpose of geography?

That its more than just mesmerizing locations and it’s natural interconnected processes.

What type of science is geography?

Interdisciplinary

What are the 2 geography specializations?

1. Human

2. Physical

What is the common geography methodology?

Spatial Analysis.

What are the 2 components of earth?

1. UV Radiation

2. Natural processes

What does the earth stress?

1. Complexities

2. Interconnection

The systems theory creates a _____ framework.

Holistic

What is the system’s theory?

The ability to analyze or describe variables that work together to produce a result.

Set of ___ inputs create ___ outcomes.

NRG;Predictable

What are the 4 spheres of Earth?

1. Atmosphere

2. Biosphere

3. Hydrosphere

4. Lithosphere

What are the 6th fundamental concepts of geography?

1. Geographer’s tool (Chpt 2)

2. Earth/Sun Relationship (Ch 3-5)

3. Earth’s atmosphere (Ch 6-9)

4. Plant’s geography (Ch 10-11)

5. Earth’s internal components ( Ch 12)

6. Geology, geomorphology, landforms (Ch 13-19)

What is require geographic literature?

1. Map Literacy

2. Visual Literacy

What is map literacy?

The ability to identify: states, countries, and physical regions.

What is visual literacy?

Using your eyes to read the landscape

Why do we emphasize/study human interactions with the environment?

Because we humans cause the environment to have contemporary issues.

What are the environmental issues?

1. Climate Change

2. Sea Lv Rises

3. Deforestation

4. Farmland loss

5. Natural hazards

What are the 2 literacies?

Map/Visual

What makes physical geography relevant?

1. It applies more than ever nowadays

2. Interesting job opportunities

3. Allows you to be thankful and have a better perspective

4. Ability to make more informed decisions when it comes to issues with the environment.