Tuesday 4 October 2016

GEOGRAPHY GLOSSARY

Geography: Is the scientific study of places.
General Maps: Are representations of the Earth that show a group of characteristics which are very varied.
Thematic Maps: Show the spatial distribution of specific aspects of the land.
Earthquake: Vibrations in the earth's crust causing the ground to shake.
Cartography: Is the discipline that is concerned with representing territories
Scale: Is a proportional relationship existing between what is represented on the map and reality
Archipielago: A group of islands
Valley: A long narrow area that is lower than surrounding uplands, hills, or mountains.
Hill: A natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain
UNIT 2:
Demography: Is the science of populations. Demographees seek to understand population dynamics by in vestigating three main demography processes : birth, migration, and aging (including death). All three of processes contribute to changes in populations, including how people inhabit the earth, form nations and societies, and developed cultures.
Destination: Destination can be regional; continental or intercontinental.
Overpopulation: When the populations exceeds the capacity of a country or a continent

Population pyramids:



UNIT 3:
Turbot-mejillones
Sea bream-besugo
Sea bass-lubina
Hake-merluza
Whiting-pescadillo
Cod-bacalao
Rubber-caucho
Fir-abeto
Birch-abedúl
Yield-production
Grazing-pastar
Herds-rebaño
Sorghum-sorgo
Peach-melocotón