unit 1
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Unit 1 Introduction to our World A. Physical Earth B. Culture C. Chronological Time
Physical Earth
Latitude and Longitude
Japan
China
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
Europe
Continents
RegionsPhysicalFeatures
Ice
Mountains
Rainforest
Rivers
Plains
Islands
Deserts
River Valleys
Physical Earth: Terms
Continent:
Physical Earth: TermsRegion:
A man-made geographical classification that divides the earth into parts; parts are similar in history, economy, religion, etc
Physical Earth: Terms
Measures distances east or west of the Prime Meridian
Measures distances north or south of the equator
Physical Earth: TermsEquator:
Physical Earth: TermsPrime Meridian:
0o Longitude – Divides the East and West
Physical Earth: TermsInternational Dateline:
180o Longitude – where one day changes to the next day
Physical Earth: Terms
Hemispheres:
Physical Earth: Terms
Monsoons: Seasonal winds that often bring heavy rains for many weeks – or severe drought – depending on which way the winds are blowing for extended periods of time
Monsoons:
India
Bangladesh
South West China
Cause:Large temperature changes from sea to land in areas near the equator
Physical Features:
Islands: Isolates one culture from another
Japan
Physical Features:
Mountains: Separates cultures (barrier to travel)
Himalayan Mountains(India from China)
Physical Features:
Desert: Separates cultures (barrier to travel)
Sahara - (Arab Africa from Tribal Africa)
Major Deserts of the World
Physical Features:
Rainforests: Barrier to travel
Amazon (Brazil)
Major Rainforests of the World
Physical Features:
River: Good transportation route (often through barriers like rainforests, mts., deserts)
Nile (Egypt)
Major Rivers of the World
Physical Features:
River Valley: Great location to begin a civilization
Tigris and Euphrates (Sumer)
Physical Features:
Plains: Very good for farmingOften attract invading nations
Steppes (Russia)
Physical Features:
Ice: Prevents trade during some months of the yearDifficult travel
Russia
Ice and Glacial Regions
Cultural Concepts:
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Concepts:
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Art: The way a culture expresses their ideas (dance, architecture, music)
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Geography: The land, location and natural resources of a culture (physical features, climate, raw materials)
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Language: Communication system of a culture (speech, writing, symbols)
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Religion: Organized beliefs and rituals of a group (worship, ceremonies)
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Economy: The way you get the things you need (trade, agriculture, industry, money, hunting)
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Politics: Government and laws of a culture (leadership, services, rules)
Cultural Concepts:
C. Eight Elements of a Culture
Customs: Traditions of a culture (holidays, clothing, celebrations)