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(46.)
Geography
Erosion is wearing a way of the earth's surface. |
Erosion can have a profound negative effect on crops. In undeveloped nations, erosion can lead to food shortages.
Erosion can occur by
• water
• wind
• glacial melting |
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(47.)
Geography
The GED may include a passage about hurricanes and their impact on an area. Hurricanes do not only affect the physical environment but also the area's economy and the population. |
Hurricanes can
• negatively affect tourism
• increase insurance rates
• cause massive property damage
• inflict injuries
• cause fatalities |
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(48.)
Geography
Understanding how environmental factors influence an organism or an ecological ecological community is often tested on the GED. |
Our environment consist of:
• the climate
• the soil
• all living things |
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(49.)
Geography
A population explosion is a large increase in the human population. |
Factors that affect a population explosion:
• sudden decline in infants mortality
• increase in life expectancy |
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(50.) Geography Natural resources are forms of wealth supplied by nature. |
Examples: • land • lumber • coal • oil • water power |
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(51.)
Geography
Geographical elements often separate borders across the globe. |
•Lakes
• Rivers
• Oceans
• Mountain ranges |
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(52.) Geography Physical geography is made up of the natural elements of man's environment.
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Examples: • Topography • Soils • Earth materials • Earth - sun relationships • Surface and underground water • Weather and climate • Native plant and animal life |
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(53.)
Geography
Cultural geography is dependent upon studying observable features resulting from man's occupation of Earth. |
Cultural geography features:
• Population distribution and settlement
• cities
• buildings
• Roads
• Airfields
• Factories
• Railroads
• Farm and field pattrens
• Communication facilities |
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(54.)
Geography
Economic geography studies the relationship between man's efforts to gain a living and Earth's surface on which these efforts are conducted. |
Economic geography studies
• how a man makes a living
• distribution of materials
• production
• institutions
• human traits
• customs |
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(55.)
Geography
Topographical maps often appear on the GED. |
To avoid getting confused, pay attention to the boundary symbols under the map. Don't skim over them when trying to answer a question. |
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(56.)
Geography
The United States is divided into four regions. |
• NORTHEAST- Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
• SOUTH- Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Lousiana, Oklahoma, Texas
• MIDWEST- Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota
• WEST- Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington |
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(57.)
Geography
Being able to read maps is an important tool to have on the GED. |
Here are some common terms you should know:
• Latitude - the lines on a map running east to west (horizontal)
• Longitude - the lines on a map running north to south (vertical)
• Prime meridian - where longitude is defined as 0 degrees
• Equator - where latitude is defined as 0 degrees |
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(58.)
Geography
An ocean is a major body of salt water. |
• the four main oceans are
• Arctic
• Atlantic
• Indian
• Pacific
Except one has recently been added Southern Ocean which surrounds Antarctica.
• Approximately 71% percent of the earth is covered by oceans. |
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(59.) Geography A continent is a large landmass. There are seven continents. |
The seven continents are: • North America • South America • Antarctica • Europe • Africa • Asia • Australia |
