Physical vs Human Geography and Map Basics

Physical vs Human Geography and Map Basics

Review of the First 2 Weeks of School for the Quiz on Wednesday

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Definition: Study of the world's physical geographic features

Multiple Choice

Physical Geography is the study of ...

• the natural earth

• physical human bodies

• religion

• how people live

Multiple Choice

Which picture best demonstrates physical geography?

Multiple Select

What are 3 examples of physical geography?

• Hurricanes

• Dress Code

• Christianity

• Lions, Tigers, Bears

• Lake Titicaca

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Study of the world's human geographic features such as lifestyles, beliefs, growth, interactions between people and the earth and other peoples.  

Multiple Choice

What is the study of mankind's geographic features around the world?

• Physical geography

• Human Geography

• 7th Grade Geography

• 9th Grade Geography

Multiple Select

What aspects of Human Geography are shown in the picture?

• History

• Fashion

• Government

• Interaction with Environment

• Religion

Multiple Choice

What is a difference between human and physical geography?

• Physical geography studies the relationship with humans and the earth while human geography studies just humans

• Human geography is man-made while physical is natural

• Human geography is closely linked with science and physical geography isn't

PARTS OF A MAP

• Title - Presents the subject/purpose of the map

• Key/Legend - Explains what symbols or colors on a map represent

• Compass Rose - A directional indicator shown on the map.  Often mapmakers only use a "north arrow" because of the magnetized needle of a compass.

• Can you find the title, key, and compass rose on the map to the right?

Multiple Choice

What is the title of the map pictured?

• Coronavirus in the United States

• Johns Hopkins University

• Steady

Multiple Choice

Using the map key, which European country is represented by the color green?

• Britain

• Italy

• France

• Germany

Multiple Choice

A common substitute for a compass rose is the north arrow (pictured). If North is the top of the screen, which direction would the bottom of the screen be?

• East

• South

• West

• Northwest