Geography Vocab 1.1

Geography – ________

• the study of Earth’s people, places, features, and environments from a spatial perspective.

• the study of ancient civilizations and their artifacts.

• the study of chemical reactions and compounds.

• the study of animal behavior in natural habitats.

Physical Geography – ________

• the study of Earth’s natural features, landforms, climate, and processes that shape the environment.

• the study of human societies and their interactions with the environment.

• the study of ancient civilizations and their artifacts.

• the study of economic systems and trade networks.

Human Geography – ________

• the study of how people interact with, use, and change Earth’s surface.

• the study of the physical features of Earth only.

• the study of animal migration patterns.

• the study of weather and climate changes.

Patterns – ________

• observable models or trends seen on maps or across regions.

• random events that occur without reason.

• unique features found only in one location.

• unpredictable changes in weather patterns.

Processes – ________

• natural or human actions that bring changes to geography (ex: erosion, migration).

• types of rocks found in the earth's crust.

• methods of measuring temperature.

• ways to calculate population density.

Atmosphere – ________

• the blanket of gases surrounding Earth that makes life possible.

• the solid layer beneath the Earth's crust.

• the layer of water covering Earth's surface.

• the core of the Earth composed mainly of iron.

Lithosphere – ________

• Earth’s solid outer layer, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

• The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

• The liquid layer beneath the Earth's crust.

• The Earth's magnetic field.

Hydrosphere – ________

• all of Earth’s water: oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, groundwater, and vapor.

• the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

• the solid outer section of Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

• the living organisms found on Earth.

Biosphere – ________

• areas of Earth where life exists (plants, animals, people).

• the solid outer section of Earth, including the crust.

• the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

• the movement of water through Earth's systems.

Landforms – ________

• physical features of Earth’s surface, like mountains, plains, valleys, and islands.

• types of weather patterns found in different regions.

• man-made structures such as bridges and roads.

• different types of plants and animals found in forests.