Lessons 1-3 Unit 1 Foundations of Geography

Human Geography is....

• The study of Earth.

• The study of the ways people interact with Earth.

• Maps

• A spherical, or ball-shaped model of the entire planet.

What is the BEST representation of the Earth and WHY?

*2 part question

• A globe because it is spherical so size and shapes are most accurate.

• A map because it is flat.

• An inflatable globe because it is colorful.

• A map because it has a title.

Computer based systems that store and use information linked to geographic locations are called

• Projections

• Distortions

• Keys

• Geographic Information System

A visual representation of an area is a

• globe.

• soda can.

• scale.

• map.

What is the first step to the process of geographic inquiry?

• Organize Information

• Analyze Information

• Ask questions

• Acquire Information

A description or portrayal of Earth or parts of Earth is called

• spatial scale

• map

• physical geography

• geographic representation

A spherical, or ball-shaped model of the entire planet is called

• a globe.

• a map.

• a soccer ball.

• a tree.

Why do globes represent the Earth better than a map?

• Because globes are more expensive than maps.

• Because globes are able to show more detail than maps.

• Because globes show the true relative size and shape of the continents.

• Because globes are easier to take with you.

Spatial scale includes

• local

• regional

• interregional

• global

• all of the above

The two important questions geographers try to answer are:

• Where is and why is it there?

• How long has it been there and why is it there?

• Do your feet smell and why do they smell?

• Why is it there and when is is coming back?