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)