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What is geography?
Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
What are the two main branches of geography?
The two main branches are physical geography and human geography.
What is the difference between physical and human geography?
Physical geography studies the natural features of the Earth (mountains, rivers, climates), while human geography focuses on human activities, culture...
What tools do geographers use to study the Earth?
Geographers use tools such as maps, GPS, GIS, satellite imagery, and remote sensing.
What is a map?
A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface, showing features like cities, countries, rivers, and mountains.
What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?
A compass rose shows the cardinal directions (North, East, South, and West) on a map.
Define GIS.
GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. It is a technology that captures, stores, analyzes, and displays spatial or geographic data.
What is the significance of remote sensing in geography?
Remote sensing collects information about the Earth's surface from a distance, often using satellites or aircraft, useful for monitoring environmental...
What is the equator?
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What are latitude and longitude?
Latitude and longitude are coordinate systems to determine a place's location. Latitude measures distance from the equator, longitude from the Prime M...
What is the Prime Meridian, and where is it located?
The Prime Meridian is the zero-degree longitude line, located in Greenwich, England.
What are the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?
The Tropic of Cancer is 23.5°N latitude, and the Tropic of Capricorn is 23.5°S. They mark the boundaries of the tropical zone.
Define scale on a map.
The scale indicates the relationship between distances on the map and real distances on the ground.
What is a political map?
A political map shows human-made boundaries like countries, states, and cities.
What is a physical map?
A physical map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.
What is the significance of contour lines on a topographic map?
Contour lines show elevation and terrain shape, helping to indicate the steepness of slopes.
