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geography - ANS the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth absolute location - ANS the exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found relative location - ANS a place in comparison to the other places around it hemisphere - ANS one half of the earth equator - ANS the imaginary line that divides the earth into north and south; zero degrees latitude prime meridian/greenwich meridian - ANS the imaginary line that divides the earth into e...

What is Africa's most prominent feature? - ANS A plateau. Why are Africa's rivers difficult to navigate? - ANS It has many waterfalls, rapids, and gorges. How might this effect the economy? - ANS It's difficult to trade because you can't transport goods. Where are the most distinctive landforms found, and what are they? - ANS East Africa/ Rift Valleys. What is the Great Escarpment? - ANS A steep slope marking the edge of the continents plateau in Southern Africa. What important mineral...

Location - ANS Absolute Location is the exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found. Relative location describes a place in comparison to other places around it. Place - ANS Physical features and cultural characteristics of a location

Human Geography - ANS What disciple would be best at determining the optimum location for a new business? Climate, mineral resources, and slope steepness - ANS Which of the following are examples of the physical characteristics that describe the natural landscape of a place? (Select all that apply.) False - ANS True or false: The physical environment in which we live is eternal and unchanging. Tobler's First Law of Geography - ANS Relationship between any two places is stronger the closer ...

United States - ANS North America, middle of Canada and Mexico, speaks English Canada - ANS North America ,below US and Mexico, speaks French and English Mexico - ANS North America ,above Us and Canada, speaks spanish Cuba - ANS in Caribbean, Island country, speaks spanish Haiti - ANS Carribean, on island of Dominica, borders Dominican Republic, speaks French Panama - ANS in Central America, borders Colombia and Costa Rica, speaks Spanish Costa Rica - ANS in Central America, border Nicarag...

Geography (Definition) - ANS The study of the earth's surface, including aspects as its climate, topography, vegetation, and population. (The science of space and place.) Spatial Perspective - ANS A way of identifying, explaining, and predicting the human and physical patterns in space and the interconnectedness of various spaces. The 4 Main Branches of Geography (3 Sub-Branches) - ANS 1) Human Geography 2)Physical Geography. 3)Regional Geography. 4)Topical/Systemic Geography. 5)Popula...

geography - ANS the study of where people, places and things are located and how they relate to each other GPS - ANS global positioning system--network of 24 satellites orbiting the earth--provide info about location GIS - ANS geographic information systems--uses computer technology to collect, manipulate, analyze and display data about the earths surface in order to solve geographic problems Geography's Five Themes - ANS location, place, region, movement and human-environment interaction...

Geography - ANS the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. Absolute location - ANS Absolute Location describes an object's location, relative to Earth. For instance, latitude and longitude coordinates are an example of Absolute Location. Relative location is more general and can be used relative to the surroundings of the ...

Geography - ANS means the description of the earth spatial - ANS the distribution of various phenomena over the earths surface spatial relationships - ANS can best be defined as recurring patterns of things in connection with other things spatial perspective - ANS central in geography six essential elements of geography - ANS the world in spatial terms, places & regions, physical systems, Human systems, environment & society, uses of geography places & regions - ANS identities and lives o...

Where are the areas at risk of desertification Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya Natural Causes of desertification Drought, wind-soil erosion, soil erosion - during heavy rainfall, climatic variation and natral disasters Human causes (degradation) of desertification Human activities that contribute to desertification include the expansion and intensive use of agricultural lands, poor irrigation practices, deforestation, and overgrazing. how does desertification change the shearch for ...