Review these topics to help you prepare for the unit test:
Definition of Geography Pattinson’s 4 Themes of Geography (know the theme and ancient and modern geographer) 5 Themes of Geography Definition of Culture and examples Types of Regions (know examples) Types of Diffusion (know examples) Map Projections and what they do to the earth’s picture Contour maps (purpose) Situation of a place Site of a place Cultural Landscape (know who came up with it) Latitude andLongitude Absolute vs. Relative location Barriers of Diffusion Regionalization Space-Time Compression Time Zones in the continental US (know how to convert times…practice!) GISvs.GPS (know the difference) US Census Bureau Parts of a map |
Free Response Questions
Open the FREE RESPONSE QUESTIONS 101.ppt to review how to write a Free Response Question completely. Remember to ALWAYS use facts to justify your argument.
Open the FRQ Verbs.pdf so you know the FRQ verbs!
Here are few questions that relate to Unit 1 to help you practice the FRQ and study for the test. If you can answer each of these questions fully with specific examples and a well defined argument, then you are ready for the FRQ section of the test! Remember, the FRQ for Unit 1 will be given out BEFORE the test. You can write it as you study and turn it in the day of the test, or write it during the test in class!
Your FRQ is worth 20 points of your test!
Using the 5 Themes of Geography, describeHouston’s site and situation.
Define spatial perspective. What does it mean to think geographically? Describe the different a “place” can be identified. Why and how do geographers perform the regionalization process? |