Fast and Curious World Geo Unit 1

Human Geography

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

• study of the patterns and process related to the Earth’s surface

• study of human activities related to interaction with the environment and control of the Earth’s surface

• physical and human conditions that impact the environments of places and regions

Physical Geography

• the process and study of making maps

• study of human activities related to interaction with the environment and control of the Earth’s surface

• a pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

• study of the patterns and process related to the Earth’s surface

Human-Environmental Interaction

• a specific physical feature of the Earth’s surface

• the interdependent relationship between humans and the environment

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

• physical and human conditions that impact the environments of places and regions

Place

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

• a spatial division of the Earth’s surface that shares a common characteristic

• physical and human conditions that impact the environments of places and regions

• physical geographic events that threaten human life and property

Region

• a spatial division of the Earth’s surface that shares a common characteristic

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

• a specific point on the Earth’s surface

• everything on and around the Earth’s surface and atmosphere

Human Adaptation

• the process and study of making maps

• humans change the environment around them to meet their needs

• relating to space on the Earth’s surface

• adjusting the way we live in or around landforms to meet our needs

Human Modification

• humans change the environment around them to meet their needs

• adjusting the way we live in or around landforms to meet our needs

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

• a spatial division of the Earth’s surface that shares a common characteristic

Biosphere

• the water areas of Earth

• the areas of Earth that support plant and animal life

• the solid surface of Earth, including the soil and landforms

• the gaseous area of air surrounding Earth

Climate

• a pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

• he creation of organic matter formed from weathered rock, air, and water

• the gaseous area of air surrounding Earth

• the water areas of Earth

Climate Change

• a pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

• a change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels

• a change in global or regional soil patterns, apparent from the mid to late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of fracking

• large ecosystems characterized by common climate, common vegetation, and common animal life