World Geography Midterm

Dec. 10th, 2009

71 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

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________ geography is the study of the way people live.
Human
The theme of __________ involves the study of how people and things change locations and the effects fo those changes.
Movement
Degrees are subdivided into ______________.
Minutes
Lines of latitude measure the distance north and south of the _________.
Equator
When does the fall equinox occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
September 21/22
The outer most spere of Earth is called the _________.
Atmosphere
On a __________, there are equal periods of daylight and darkness.
Equinox
What is at the center of the solar system?
Sun
__________ is the process by which water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid droplets.
Condestation
Acid rain is caused by _______
Pollution
How is Earth's enviornment unique in the solar system?
Only planet that can support life.
What is earth's position within the solar system?
3rd planet
List 4 forms of percipitation.
Rain, sleet, snow, hail
What is the main goal of universalizing religion?
Seeking followers around the world.
How do mapmakers and geographerss organize the world?
Make maps