Geo (1st)

• Types of scale


  • Linear scale
  • Statement scale
  • Representative fraction scale
• Geography


  The study of the world and everything on it
• Types of Geography


  • Physical Geography
  • Human Geography
• Physical Geography


  • The study of the natural world, including natural processes and landform
• Human Geography


  • The study of all man made elements of the world including society
• Main scales of Geography

  • Local - Looking at a smaller area e.g. a city, town, village or neighborhood
  • National - Studying a whole country e.g China, Singapore or USA
  • Global - Looking at the whole world. This is also called 'International' sometimes
• Spheres of the Earth

  • Atmosphere - The layer of gas that surrounds the planet
  • Biosphere - The living layer of the planet like plants and animals
  • Hydrosphere - All water on earth such as oceans, rivers and lakes
  • Lithosphere - The solid outer layer of the earth made up of rock
• Place


  A location with personal meaning or connection to you
• Space


  A location defined by its physical or human features but no emotional or personal connection to you