Texas GeographyChapter 1 Vocabulary

GeographyThe study of the earth, its physical

features, and its people

TrendA general movement toward

change over the course of time

ClimateThe expected weather

conditions over the course of time

Rally RobinWhat type of climate would you like to live in. Why?

PopulatedHaving inhabitants

LandformsFeatures of the Earth’s

surface, such as hills, valleys, rivers, and plains

Talk A Mile A MinuteClimatePopulatedGeographyLandformsTrend

5 Themes of Geography

LocationPlaceRegionMovementHuman-Environment Relationships

Relative LocationThe position of a place in

comparison to another place

Absolute LocationThe exact position of a place

on Earth

PlacePhysical Environment: The

external surroundings and conditions in which something exists.

RegionGeographical

areas characterized by shared features

MovementMigrate: To move from one

place to another

Human Environment RelationshipsHow people change their

physical surroundings