Geographic Literacy

Flashcards covering the key concepts of geographic literacy, ethnocentrism, and related topics.

Geographic Literacy

The ability to understand and reason about the world's physical and human systems and their interactions.

Ethnocentrism

The view that one's own group is the center of everything, often leading to bias against other cultures.

Eurocentrism

An attitude that frames Europe as the primary source of world history and values, viewing other cultures through a European lens.

Map Quiz

An assessment designed to evaluate a student's knowledge of countries and their locations on a world map.

Spatial awareness

Understanding the position and relation of objects in space, crucial for geographic literacy.

Physical systems

Natural processes and features of the Earth, including landforms, ecosystems, and weather patterns.

Human systems

Societal structures, cultures, and economies that shape human interactions with the environment.

Regular form (planets)

The typical shapes and orbits of celestial bodies, which support the existence of a creator according to the scriptures.

Worldview

A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world, influenced by cultural perspectives.