human/environment interaction
... Every point on Earth has a specific location that is determined by an imaginary grid of lines denoting latitude and longitude. Parallels of latitude measure distances north and south of the lined called the Equator. Meridians of longitude measure distances east and west of the line called the Prime ...
... Every point on Earth has a specific location that is determined by an imaginary grid of lines denoting latitude and longitude. Parallels of latitude measure distances north and south of the lined called the Equator. Meridians of longitude measure distances east and west of the line called the Prime ...
Geography Challenge 2015
... Your first instructions are to relax and enjoy the Challenge. Please remember that the following questions are designed to test your knowledge of geography - not to confuse or trick you. After your school determines the winners, the district challenge will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Lav ...
... Your first instructions are to relax and enjoy the Challenge. Please remember that the following questions are designed to test your knowledge of geography - not to confuse or trick you. After your school determines the winners, the district challenge will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Lav ...
COMPETENCY 1.0 KNOWLEDGE OF GEOGRAPHY
... Ukraine near the Black Sea, central Chile, and Southern California. Summers are hot and dry with mild winters. The growing season usually lasts all year, and the rainfalls are during the winter months. Mediterranean climates are located between 30 and 40 degrees North and South latitude, and the lan ...
... Ukraine near the Black Sea, central Chile, and Southern California. Summers are hot and dry with mild winters. The growing season usually lasts all year, and the rainfalls are during the winter months. Mediterranean climates are located between 30 and 40 degrees North and South latitude, and the lan ...
Abiotic Factors that Determine Biomes
... a) What factor, latitude or elevation, is likely more responsible for the locations of the permanent ice biome? ______________________ b) Which factor, latitude or precipitation, is likely more responsible for the locations of the desert biome? _____________________ Review Questions: (Answer the fol ...
... a) What factor, latitude or elevation, is likely more responsible for the locations of the permanent ice biome? ______________________ b) Which factor, latitude or precipitation, is likely more responsible for the locations of the desert biome? _____________________ Review Questions: (Answer the fol ...
National Geographic Geography Skills Handbook
... surface — making a map projection. Distance, shape, direction, or size C may be distorted by a projection. As a result, the purpose of the map usually dictates which projection is used. There are many kinds of map projections, some with general names and some named for the cartographers who develope ...
... surface — making a map projection. Distance, shape, direction, or size C may be distorted by a projection. As a result, the purpose of the map usually dictates which projection is used. There are many kinds of map projections, some with general names and some named for the cartographers who develope ...
Climate - Grand Saline ISD
... Low Latitude- between 23 ½° N and 23 ½ ° S Mid Latitude- between 23 ½ °N and 66 ° N AND 23 ½ ° S and 66 ° S High Latitude- Poles; above 66 ° N AND ...
... Low Latitude- between 23 ½° N and 23 ½ ° S Mid Latitude- between 23 ½ °N and 66 ° N AND 23 ½ ° S and 66 ° S High Latitude- Poles; above 66 ° N AND ...
Unit 2: The World in Spatial Terms (Lessons 4-5)
... The earth has many different and unique physical features. Physical features are the natural (not human-made) details of the world such as mountains, deserts, or oceans. The characteristics of natural features can vary depending on their relative location. For example, mountain ranges in North Ameri ...
... The earth has many different and unique physical features. Physical features are the natural (not human-made) details of the world such as mountains, deserts, or oceans. The characteristics of natural features can vary depending on their relative location. For example, mountain ranges in North Ameri ...
Midterm Review Study Guide - Mater Academy Lakes High School
... 4. large landmasses that are part of Earth’s crust ________________________ 5. as it cools, it can build underwater mountains and even islands ________________________ 6. process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces ________________________ 7. exert a strong influence on people’s lives a ...
... 4. large landmasses that are part of Earth’s crust ________________________ 5. as it cools, it can build underwater mountains and even islands ________________________ 6. process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces ________________________ 7. exert a strong influence on people’s lives a ...
CASE STUDY REVISITED / The Geography of a Big
... Each chapter in this book concludes by reviewing the opening case study in light of the issues raised in the chapter. This chapter presents five basic concepts— place, region, scale, space, and connections. The opening case study offers a typical everyday geographic concern—a search for a restaurant ...
... Each chapter in this book concludes by reviewing the opening case study in light of the issues raised in the chapter. This chapter presents five basic concepts— place, region, scale, space, and connections. The opening case study offers a typical everyday geographic concern—a search for a restaurant ...
A Glossary of Terms for Map Interpretation
... on a direct route. For example: traveling around high ground rather than climbing over it. contour interval (vertical interval) The difference in height between adjacent contours. conventional sign A symbol used on maps to represent ground features or information. convex slope A slope which is steep ...
... on a direct route. For example: traveling around high ground rather than climbing over it. contour interval (vertical interval) The difference in height between adjacent contours. conventional sign A symbol used on maps to represent ground features or information. convex slope A slope which is steep ...
115KB - NZQA
... incoming energy from the Sun. Air masses circulate in each hemisphere in three distinct cells, which help transport heat energy from the Equator to the Poles. Air mass movement is driven by the energy from the Sun at the surface as warm air rises and colder air sinks. The circulation of air mass clo ...
... incoming energy from the Sun. Air masses circulate in each hemisphere in three distinct cells, which help transport heat energy from the Equator to the Poles. Air mass movement is driven by the energy from the Sun at the surface as warm air rises and colder air sinks. The circulation of air mass clo ...
NCEA Level 3 Earth and Space Science (91414) 2015
... incoming energy from the Sun. Air masses circulate in each hemisphere in three distinct cells, which help transport heat energy from the Equator to the Poles. Air mass movement is driven by the energy from the Sun at the surface as warm air rises and colder air sinks. The circulation of air mass clo ...
... incoming energy from the Sun. Air masses circulate in each hemisphere in three distinct cells, which help transport heat energy from the Equator to the Poles. Air mass movement is driven by the energy from the Sun at the surface as warm air rises and colder air sinks. The circulation of air mass clo ...
National Curriculum Glossary
... A measurement of the size of something; can allow actual size to be represented on a smaller level e.g. maps. Can also be used to look at different contexts – local, national and global. A process or pattern which can be identified at a certain time of the year. A place where goods are bought and so ...
... A measurement of the size of something; can allow actual size to be represented on a smaller level e.g. maps. Can also be used to look at different contexts – local, national and global. A process or pattern which can be identified at a certain time of the year. A place where goods are bought and so ...
Chapter 1 from Geography 360° Teacher`s Handbook and CD
... and are given a mark scheme to help them. They are also encouraged to think about how they could improve their work. You might want to model this first, showing pupils what a good labelled sketch looks like, perhaps using a previous pupil’s piece of work. This activity can be used for pupil self-ass ...
... and are given a mark scheme to help them. They are also encouraged to think about how they could improve their work. You might want to model this first, showing pupils what a good labelled sketch looks like, perhaps using a previous pupil’s piece of work. This activity can be used for pupil self-ass ...
Introducing the Five Themes of Geography
... To identify and delimit regions, we must establish criteria for them – all regions have certain characteristics. These include area – that is, they all have some defined spatial extent; location – in that they lie somewhere on Earth’s surface; and boundaries, which are sometimes evident on the groun ...
... To identify and delimit regions, we must establish criteria for them – all regions have certain characteristics. These include area – that is, they all have some defined spatial extent; location – in that they lie somewhere on Earth’s surface; and boundaries, which are sometimes evident on the groun ...
Third Grade Social Studies Unit One Six Weeks GEOGRAPHY
... Landform art: Give students a piece of drawing paper and have them fold it into 4 to 8 squares. Have students label each square with the names of a landform or a body of water. Then have them create an illustration that depicts that landform and write a caption that describes each landform. 3.2, 3.4 ...
... Landform art: Give students a piece of drawing paper and have them fold it into 4 to 8 squares. Have students label each square with the names of a landform or a body of water. Then have them create an illustration that depicts that landform and write a caption that describes each landform. 3.2, 3.4 ...
Third Grade Social Studies Unit One Six Weeks GEOGRAPHY
... Landform art: Give students a piece of drawing paper and have them fold it into 4 to 8 squares. Have students label each square with the names of a landform or a body of water. Then have them create an illustration that depicts that landform and write a caption that describes each landform. 3.2, 3.4 ...
... Landform art: Give students a piece of drawing paper and have them fold it into 4 to 8 squares. Have students label each square with the names of a landform or a body of water. Then have them create an illustration that depicts that landform and write a caption that describes each landform. 3.2, 3.4 ...
the 5 themes of geography the five themes of geography
... street address (local location). – Paris France is 48o North Latitude and 2o East Longitude. – The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. ...
... street address (local location). – Paris France is 48o North Latitude and 2o East Longitude. – The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. ...
Chapter 1 - Jenkins Independent Schools
... Longitude The vertical lines, seen in Figure 8B, have two names—meridians and lines of longitude. Longitude lines are different from latitude lines in many important ways. Just as the equator is used as a reference point for lines of latitude, there’s a reference point for lines of longitude—the pri ...
... Longitude The vertical lines, seen in Figure 8B, have two names—meridians and lines of longitude. Longitude lines are different from latitude lines in many important ways. Just as the equator is used as a reference point for lines of latitude, there’s a reference point for lines of longitude—the pri ...
Five Themes of Geography
... specific position on the earth’s surface. Location can be measured in two ways ...
... specific position on the earth’s surface. Location can be measured in two ways ...
Climates Regions
... ocean currents, size of land mass, winds… ► However, latitude is the most influential factor that affect climate type. ► There are three latitude zones: ...
... ocean currents, size of land mass, winds… ► However, latitude is the most influential factor that affect climate type. ► There are three latitude zones: ...
The Five Themes of Geography
... (WRITE A CARDINAL STATEMENT AND INTERMEDIATE STATEMENT ABOUT ARIZONA) Arizona is bordered by Utah on the north, New Mexico on the east, California on the west and Mexico to the south. The Colorado River forms Arizona's western border. ...
... (WRITE A CARDINAL STATEMENT AND INTERMEDIATE STATEMENT ABOUT ARIZONA) Arizona is bordered by Utah on the north, New Mexico on the east, California on the west and Mexico to the south. The Colorado River forms Arizona's western border. ...
5 Themes of Geography
... • M – Movement • R – Regions • HE – Human Environment interaction • L – Location ...
... • M – Movement • R – Regions • HE – Human Environment interaction • L – Location ...
Longitude
Longitude (/ˈlɒndʒɨtjuːd/ or /ˈlɒndʒɨtuːd/, British also /ˈlɒŋɡɨtjuːd/), is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is an angular measurement, usually expressed in degrees and denoted by the Greek letter lambda (λ). Points with the same longitude lie in lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole. By convention, one of these, the Prime Meridian, which passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, England, was intended to establish the position of zero degrees longitude. The longitude of other places was to be measured as the angle east or west from the Prime Meridian, ranging from 0° at the Prime Meridian to +180° eastward and −180° westward. Specifically, it is the angle between a plane containing the Prime Meridian and a plane containing the North Pole, South Pole and the location in question. (This forms a right-handed coordinate system with the z axis (right hand thumb) pointing from the Earth's center toward the North Pole and the x axis (right hand index finger) extending from Earth's center through the equator at the Prime Meridian.)A location's north–south position along a meridian is given by its latitude, which is (not quite exactly) the angle between the local vertical and the plane of the Equator.If the Earth were perfectly spherical and homogeneous, then longitude at a point would just be the angle between a vertical north–south plane through that point and the plane of the Greenwich meridian. Everywhere on Earth the vertical north–south plane would contain the Earth's axis. But the Earth is not homogeneous, and has mountains—which have gravity and so can shift the vertical plane away from the Earth's axis. The vertical north–south plane still intersects the plane of the Greenwich meridian at some angle; that angle is astronomical longitude, the longitude you calculate from star observations. The longitude shown on maps and GPS devices is the angle between the Greenwich plane and a not-quite-vertical plane through the point; the not-quite-vertical plane is perpendicular to the surface of the spheroid chosen to approximate the Earth's sea-level surface, rather than perpendicular to the sea-level surface itself.