CSET: Social Science World
Geography fully solved &
updated(graded A+)
Define geography - answer The study of the Earth and the way in
which people live and work on it.
Explain what geographers do - answer study physical characteristics
of the earth as well as man-made borders and boundaries
study the distribution of life on the planet like we're certain species
of animal can be found or how different forms of life interacts
focus on the origins of Earth as well as the history and backgrounds
of different human population
major elements of study:locations, Regional characteristics, spatula
relations, nature and man-made forces that changed the elements
of the Earth
- these elements are studied from Regional topical physical and
human perspectives
Define physical geography - answer the study of the physical
characteristics of the earth like:climate, land, and water
- how they affect human populations in various areas
- how they relate to each other
- how they were formed
- how they developed
, different landforms in combination with various climates and other
conditions determine characteristics of various cultures
Define cultural geography - answer the study of how various aspects
of physical geography affects individual cultures
Compares various cultures in how their lifestyle and Customs are
affected by:
-their geographical location
- climate, and other factors
- how they interact with their environment
list four divisions of geographical study and tools used - answer
topical- the study of a single feature of Earth's, or one specific
human activity that occurs worldwide
physical - the various physical features of Earth, how they are
created, the forces that change them, and how they are related to
each other and to various humans activity
Regional - specific characteristics of individual places and region
human - how human activity affects the environment, this includes
the study of political, historical, social, and cultural activities
Tools used include special research methods like mapping, field
notes, statistics, interviews, mathematics, and the use of various
scientific instruments
discuss the ways geographers analyze areas of human population -
answer focus on the distribution of population, neighbors, industrial
,areas, transportation, and other elements important to the society
in question
-for example, they would map out the location of public facilities,
schools hospitals etc. and would also make notes of how these
facilities are distributed in relation to the area of habitation
another area of study and discussion is the distribution of towns
themselves, from Wiley space rural towns to large cities that March
into each other to form Megalopolis
Define the three major types of projection used in creating world
maps - answer cylindrical projection - created by wrapping the globe
of the Earth in a cylinder piece of paper then using light to project
the globe onto the paper.
-The largest Distortion occurs on the outermost edges
conical projection - the paper is shaped like a cone and contacts the
globe only at the cone's Bass
- most useful for middle latitudes
flat plane projections - AKA gnomonic projection - a map is
projected onto a flat piece of paper that only touches the globe at a
single point
- makes it possible to map out great - Circle routes - the shortest
route between one point and another on the club as a straight line
name four specific types of map projections that are commonly used
today - answer 1. Winkel tripel projection - most common projection
used
- accepted in 1998 by National Geographic Society as a standard -
balances size and shape greatly reduces distortion
, 2. Robinson projection - East and West sections of the map are less
distorted but Continental shapes are somewhat inaccurate
3. Goode Homolosine projection- size and shapes are accurate, but
distance is not
- represents a globe that has been cut into connected sections so
that it can lie flat.
4. Mercator Projection- cylindrical projection -high distortion in
areas further from the equator
- commonly used by seafarers
name three important ancient geographers and what they
contributed to the study of geography - answer Eratosthenes- list
and ancient Greek times - mathematically calculated the
circumference of the earth and the tilt of the Earth's axis
- created the first map of the world
Strabo - wrote a description of the ancient world called Geographica
Ptolemy- primarily an astronomer & experienced map maker
- wrote a treaty entitled geography - used by Christopher Columbus
in his travels
explain what a cartographer does and the different types of maps. -
answer AKA matchmakers - produce detailed illustrations of the
geographic area to record where various features are located within
that area
- it can be compiled into Maps, charts, graphs, and even Globes.
When constructing a map the most important problem is distortion
Geography fully solved &
updated(graded A+)
Define geography - answer The study of the Earth and the way in
which people live and work on it.
Explain what geographers do - answer study physical characteristics
of the earth as well as man-made borders and boundaries
study the distribution of life on the planet like we're certain species
of animal can be found or how different forms of life interacts
focus on the origins of Earth as well as the history and backgrounds
of different human population
major elements of study:locations, Regional characteristics, spatula
relations, nature and man-made forces that changed the elements
of the Earth
- these elements are studied from Regional topical physical and
human perspectives
Define physical geography - answer the study of the physical
characteristics of the earth like:climate, land, and water
- how they affect human populations in various areas
- how they relate to each other
- how they were formed
- how they developed
, different landforms in combination with various climates and other
conditions determine characteristics of various cultures
Define cultural geography - answer the study of how various aspects
of physical geography affects individual cultures
Compares various cultures in how their lifestyle and Customs are
affected by:
-their geographical location
- climate, and other factors
- how they interact with their environment
list four divisions of geographical study and tools used - answer
topical- the study of a single feature of Earth's, or one specific
human activity that occurs worldwide
physical - the various physical features of Earth, how they are
created, the forces that change them, and how they are related to
each other and to various humans activity
Regional - specific characteristics of individual places and region
human - how human activity affects the environment, this includes
the study of political, historical, social, and cultural activities
Tools used include special research methods like mapping, field
notes, statistics, interviews, mathematics, and the use of various
scientific instruments
discuss the ways geographers analyze areas of human population -
answer focus on the distribution of population, neighbors, industrial
,areas, transportation, and other elements important to the society
in question
-for example, they would map out the location of public facilities,
schools hospitals etc. and would also make notes of how these
facilities are distributed in relation to the area of habitation
another area of study and discussion is the distribution of towns
themselves, from Wiley space rural towns to large cities that March
into each other to form Megalopolis
Define the three major types of projection used in creating world
maps - answer cylindrical projection - created by wrapping the globe
of the Earth in a cylinder piece of paper then using light to project
the globe onto the paper.
-The largest Distortion occurs on the outermost edges
conical projection - the paper is shaped like a cone and contacts the
globe only at the cone's Bass
- most useful for middle latitudes
flat plane projections - AKA gnomonic projection - a map is
projected onto a flat piece of paper that only touches the globe at a
single point
- makes it possible to map out great - Circle routes - the shortest
route between one point and another on the club as a straight line
name four specific types of map projections that are commonly used
today - answer 1. Winkel tripel projection - most common projection
used
- accepted in 1998 by National Geographic Society as a standard -
balances size and shape greatly reduces distortion
, 2. Robinson projection - East and West sections of the map are less
distorted but Continental shapes are somewhat inaccurate
3. Goode Homolosine projection- size and shapes are accurate, but
distance is not
- represents a globe that has been cut into connected sections so
that it can lie flat.
4. Mercator Projection- cylindrical projection -high distortion in
areas further from the equator
- commonly used by seafarers
name three important ancient geographers and what they
contributed to the study of geography - answer Eratosthenes- list
and ancient Greek times - mathematically calculated the
circumference of the earth and the tilt of the Earth's axis
- created the first map of the world
Strabo - wrote a description of the ancient world called Geographica
Ptolemy- primarily an astronomer & experienced map maker
- wrote a treaty entitled geography - used by Christopher Columbus
in his travels
explain what a cartographer does and the different types of maps. -
answer AKA matchmakers - produce detailed illustrations of the
geographic area to record where various features are located within
that area
- it can be compiled into Maps, charts, graphs, and even Globes.
When constructing a map the most important problem is distortion
