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GEOG 200 -Introduction to
Geographic Science
with 100% correct
answers 2025 latest
update
how has tourism in the Galapagos changed recently?
historically cruise ships were popular, but tourism is transitioning to land-
based tourism
What is geography?
geography emphasizes the examination of why the world is as it is
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what ELSE is geography
- the environmental and human processes that shape our planet and our
lives
- how humans interact with their environment
- how place matters to environmental, economic, and cultural issues
Why study geography?
may help us solve global problems
Geo-literacy
necessary for understanding the interconnected world in which we live
How is Geography interdisciplinary?
,its connected to many other disciplines
what are some benefits of understanding geography?
increase your understanding of current events and is useful for
international travel/ interaction
region
a geographical area characterized by shared features
how are regions generalized?
not all areas within a region share the characteristics of the region
how are regions interdependent?
they're connected to other regions
World Regional Geography
a term referring to global geographic processes, while at the same time
explaining why and how certain patterns emerge on Earth; explores
relationships within and among world regions
Emerging Region
regions that are increasing in their global significance; an area where
loosely connected locations are developing greater internal coherence
whats an example of an emerging region?
Pacific Rim
sense of place
the feeling evoked among people as a result of experiences and memories
they associate with a location
The Anthropocene
the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence
on climate and the environment.
what are some characteristics of Anthropocene?
deforestation, increased CO2 in atmosphere, pollution, loss of biodiversity
is environmental sustainability necessary?
environmental sustainability is needed to protect the natural environment
and future generations
how are maps social products?
, they reflect the knowledge, priorities, interpretations, and intentions of
the people who draw them; centering and orientation are the choice of the
map maker
longitude (meridians)
Distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees 0-180
Latitude (parallels)
measures a locations distance north or south of the equator, degrees
range from 0-90
what determines the absolute location of a point on earth
intersection of a meridian and parallel
how to make longitude and latitude more accurate
divide degrees further into minutes and seconds
map projection
rendering of the earth on a flat surface
why are map projections inaccurate?
its impossible to accurately display a round earth on a flat surface; there
can be distortion in size of features, shape of features, distance or
direction
what are the three main families of map projections?
-Cylindrical
- Conical
- Azimuthal
Mercator Projection
a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder
Pros of Mercator Projection
shows compass directions as straight lines- used for ship navigation
Cons of Mercator Projection
size of land masses is distorted- especially near the polar regions
Peters Projection
A cylindrical projection that retains accurate sizes of all the world's
landmasses, but distorts shape
Robinson Projection
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