Printable Keyword Flashcards | Introduction To World Geography

The position of a place on the Earth's surface	The seven large land masses of the Earth, including Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.	The average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time, including temperature, rainfall, and wind.
The second largest continent, located south of Europe and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.	The animals and other living things that are not domesticated and live in natural environments.
The largest continent, located east of Europe and bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south.	The southernmost continent, located at the South Pole and surrounded by the Southern Ocean.

The second smallest continent, located east of North America and bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.	The smallest continent and a country, located south of Asia and surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The fourth largest continent, located south of North America and bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Southern Ocean to the south.	The third largest continent, located north of South America and bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
Longitude is a geographic coordinate that represents the distance of a location east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.	Latitude is a geographic coordinate that represents the distance of a location north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
A map is a visual representation of an area, typically showing geographical features, boundaries, and other information.	Topography refers to the physical features of an area, including its elevation, surface features, and the shape and slope of the land.

Atlas	Cartography
Scale	Legend
Contour Lines	Map Projection
Geographic Information System (GIS)	Remote Sensing

Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps and charts.	An atlas is a collection of maps and other geographical information usually organized into a book.
A legend is a key to the symbols and colors used on a map, providing an explanation of their meaning.	Scale is the ratio between a distance on a map and the actual distance represented on the Earth's surface.
Map projection is the process of representing the three-dimensional surface of the Earth onto a two-dimensional surface, such as a map.	Contour lines are lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation, indicating the shape and slope of the land.
Remote sensing is the process of collecting information about an area from a distance, typically using aerial photographs and satellite imagery.	A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool for storing, querying, analyzing, and displaying geographic data.