Understanding Geographic Concepts Flashcard

Front

The ______ perspective of Earth is primarily concerned with answering questions of “where.”

Back

spatial

Front

Humans change the Earth’s surface by forming ________.

Back

settlements

Front

Humans adapt, depend, and ______ their environment.

Back

modify

Front

In geographic terms, place has both physical and ________ characteristics.

Back

human

Front

What runs north to south through Greenwich, England?

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

The literal meaning of ______ is “to describe Earth.”

Back

geography

Front

________ processes transform the surface of the Earth.

Back

Geomorphic

Front

An area’s buildings and transportation system is an example of ________ characteristics.

Back

human

Front

Lines of ______ run parallel to the Equator.

Back

latitude

Front

Lines of ________ measure the angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

Back

longitude