Chapter 1 geography
Geography - ANS a study of where people, places, and things are located and how they are related to
each other.
GIS-Geographic information systems. - ANS Uses computer technology, to collect, manipulate and
analyze data.
Absolute location - ANS where a place is on the globe (coordinates)
Hemispheres - ANS halves of earth
Relative location - ANS where a place is compared to other places nearby
Character of a place - ANS comprised of a place's physical and human characteristics
Perception - ANS viewpoint influenced by ones culture and experiences
Formal regions - ANS certain characteristics found throughout the area
Functional regions - ANS central place and surrounding areas affected
Perceptual regions - ANS defined by people and their feelings, opinions, etc.
How do geographers use tools to study the earth? - ANS They display data which helps solve global
problems.
Geography - ANS a study of where people, places, and things are located and how they are related to
each other.
GIS-Geographic information systems. - ANS Uses computer technology, to collect, manipulate and
analyze data.
Absolute location - ANS where a place is on the globe (coordinates)
Hemispheres - ANS halves of earth
Relative location - ANS where a place is compared to other places nearby
Character of a place - ANS comprised of a place's physical and human characteristics
Perception - ANS viewpoint influenced by ones culture and experiences
Formal regions - ANS certain characteristics found throughout the area
Functional regions - ANS central place and surrounding areas affected
Perceptual regions - ANS defined by people and their feelings, opinions, etc.
How do geographers use tools to study the earth? - ANS They display data which helps solve global
problems.
