MS Studies Ch. 1 Vocab

Front

Theme of geography focusing on a place's relation to others or its latitude/longitude.

Back

location

Front

Theme of geography focusing on physical and cultural characteristics of a location.

Back

place

Front

Theme of geography describing human-environment interaction.

Back

human environment interaction

Front

Distance north/south of the equator.

Back

latitude

Front

Distance east/west of the prime meridian.

Back

longitude

Front

Satellite-based system for precise location.

Back

global positioning system (GPS)

Front

Physical environment includes climate, water, landforms, soil, energy, minerals, vegetation, and wildlife.

Back

natural environment

Front

Long-term average of weather conditions; discussed in temperature and rainfall.

Back

climate

Front

Day-to-day atmospheric conditions: temperature, rainfall, wind, cloudiness, humidity, air pressure.

Back

weather

Front

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Back

precipitation