Geographer’s World Chapter 2

A. One World Pangaea (Alfred Wegener) – Super continent where all the continents were connected Tectonic Plates – Caused the continents to move and drift apart Creates earthquakes and volcanoes

B. Five Themes 1) Location Absolute Location – Exact spot on earth where a place is found Also known as site Latitude – Lines that run parallel to the equator Show distant north and south of the equator

Longitude – Lines that run between the North and South Pole Show the distance east and west of the prime meridian

Where in the World?

Australia

Relative Location – Location in relation to other places Also known as situation Question: Why is Stanton located where it is today?

2) Place What a place is like Type of climate, landform, and body of waters, and animals of a place

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

3) Region – Places that have physical and human characteristics in common Geographers divide the world into regions to make studying it easier Natural Regions – Region determined by plant, animal, and climate Cultural Regions – Region determined by language, custom, and traditions

4) Movement Migrate – To move from one country to another When people move to new places they bring their culture with them Change the place they move into

Push and Pull Factors Push Factors – Problems in one place to force people out –Poverty, overcrowding, lack of jobs, prejudice, war Pull Factors – Advantages in one place that cause people to move there –Education, freedom, rights, and safety

Passenger Train in Germany

5) Human-Environment Interaction People often adapted their way of life to the natural resources and local environment People also change their surroundings in order to suit their needs Examples include building a dam, driving a car or turning on an air conditioner

Eskimo Igloo