1. Geographer’s World Chapter 2

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

4. 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

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

8. Where in the World?

9. Australia

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

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

12. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

16. 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

19. 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

20. 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

22. Passenger Train in Germany

23. 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

30. Eskimo Igloo