Fig. 1-CO, p. 2

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Fig. 1-CO, p. 2
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Study guide for Exams

• Be able to answer the questions from the study
  guide for the exam. I will not collect the
  answers.
• I usually answer these questions in our lecture.
  So..TAKE NOTES beyond what is written on the
  screen.
• Study,study,studyflash cards, reading your book,
  write out answers to the questions. Each week and
  when an exam comes along.
• Have enough depth in your answers. My questions
  are general and may cover a lot of material.
• Focus on these questions for the exam. You text
  covers a lot of material I provide the study
  guide for a reason.

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Study Guide for ExamsChapter 1

• 1. State the definition of a system. Give
  examples of a system.
• 2. Identify and describe the four major
  divisions of our Earth system. How do each of
  these systems overlap?
• 3. Define and give examples of an open system and
  closed system.
• 4. Define pollution. What are some causes of
  pollution?
• 5. List two careers open to a student with a
  degree in geography. What does it mean to think
  globally but act locally.
• What is a model? Describe the four different
  types of models. What are examples of each of
  these models?

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Taking notes

• More than what is on the screen.
• Printing out notes.

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What is Geography?

• Geo earth
• Graphy picture or writing.
• Describes, examines, and explains the Earth.
• Geography is about asking questions and solving
  problems. Making connections between people and
  places.
• Relationship between people and the environment.
• It is a combination of a natural and social
  science.

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The Big Picture

• Geographic knowledge demonstrates not only
  differences but similarities as well
• We study geography to know ourselves and our
  place in the world and also to understand the
  processes of the place where we live
• Who would we be if we had no sense of place?

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What is Physical Geography?

• Study of Earths systems/Earths major divisions
  
• biosphere
• lithosphere
• atmosphere,
• hydrosphere

• Answers how Earths systems function.

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Fig. 1-1, p. 4
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Systems

• A system maybe thought of as a set of parts or
  components that are interrelated through space
• Variables
• Examples?
• Earth System- how do the variables combine to
  make our home?

Earth systems are dynamic, always changing
Variation in rainfall affects distribution and
types of plants.
Mountain positions affecting rainfall
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Major Divisions of the Earth System
How do these Earth systems overlap?

• Atmosphere
• Lithosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere

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Pollution and Models

• Pollution is an undesirable or unhealthy
  concentration of a contaminant in an environment
  as a result of human activity. What do you
  consider the worst pollution threat?
• Models?

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Models

• There are 4 different types of models we study.
• Physical model i.e. a globe
• Pictorial or graphic model i.e. maps, graphs
• Math/ statistical models to predict flooding
• Conceptual model in our mind.

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Open System
Examples?
The major divisions/systems of Earth.
Lithosphere, hydrosphere,atmosphere,biosphere
Fig. 1.19
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Closed System
Example?
Earth
Fig 1.19
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Careers

• Careers open to someone studying geography
• Meteorologist
• GIS specialist
• Planner
• Water Resources manager

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Ecosystem

• An ecosystem is a community of organisms and
  relationships of those organisms to their
  environment.
• Depends on scale. As small as your backyard or as
  large as a national park.

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Discussion Pair/Share

• Answer the following questions yourself. Pair up
  and discuss. Share with class.
• How have ecosystems in your city been affected by
  human activity? Good or bad.
• What does it mean to think globally but act
  locally?
• How have various kinds of pollution affected your
  life? List some sources of pollution in your city
  or town.
• What do you consider the most important pollution
  threat to the Earth.

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Study Guide for ExamsChapter 1

• 1. State the definition of a system. Give
  examples of a system.
• 2. Identify and describe the four major
  divisions of our Earth system. How do each of
  these systems overlap?
• 3. Define and give examples of an open system and
  closed system.
• 4. Define pollution. What are some causes of
  pollution?
• 5. List two careers open to a student with a
  degree in geography. What does it mean to think
  globally but act locally.
• What is a model? Describe the four different
  types of models. What are examples of each of
  these models?
• What is geography?