Introduction to Geography

CHALLENGE: Do you know your world?

Without looking at any map around the room, draw a map of the world from memory.

Try to label continents, oceans, and countries if you can remember where they are.

What is Geography?Geography: is the study of people, places,

and environments.

PangaeaSuper continent (about 250 million years

ago).The single ocean surrounding Pangaea was

called Panthalassa.Continents are thought to have been through

several changes.

7 ContinentsNUMBERS OF COUNTRIES

#1 Africa

#2 Europe

#3 Asia

#4 North America

#5 Australia

#6 South America

#7 Antarctica

Introduction to GeographyDifferent types of maps

Physical PopulationClimatePoliticalPrecipitationElevationEconomy

Physical Map

Population

Climate Map

How do we read a map?Legend: explanatory table of symbols used

on a map or chart.

What is an environment?Environment: The physical

surroundings of a location.Why is it important to know

your surroundings?

VolcanoVolcano - An

opening in Earth’s surface through which gases and lava escape from Earth’s interior.

MountainMountain – A natural

elevation on Earth’s surface with steep sides.

SteppeSteppe – A wide, treeless

plain.

DeltaDelta – A triangular

area of land formed from deposits at the mouth of a river.

Glacier Glacier – A large ice mass

that moves slowly down a mountain or over land.

SwampSwamp – An area of

land that is saturated by water.

OasisOasis- A spot of fertile

land in a desert, supplied with water by a well or spring.

Kharga: Egypt

MesaMesa- A wide flat

topped mountain with steep sides.

CataractCataract- A large powerful

waterfall

CapeCape- A pointed

piece of land extending into an ocean or lake.

PlateauPlateau- A broad,

flat area of land higher than the surrounding land.

CanyonCanyon – A deep

narrow valley with steep sides.

ValleyValley- Low land between

hills or mountains.

BayBay- Part of an ocean or

lake partially enclosed by land.

READINGWhy is important that we know about

geography?How can geography affect us in our world?

Geography importanceRecollect our thoughts. Why is important that we know about

geography?How can geography affect us in our world?