Chapter 1 Regions of the World Notes from Blue Book pages 8-11

Geography is the study of Earth; how it shapes people’s lives, and how it is shaped in turn by people’s activities.

Geography Can be divided into two categories: Physical Human

is an area with common features that set it apart from other areas.

Regions Regions can be defined as: Political Climate Cultural Physical

Weather patterns in an area over a long period of time. Climate Regions Weather patterns in an area over a long period of time.

Name the 3 climate regions of the world: Sub-tropic Tropical Polar

Cultural Regions The language, religion, and ethnic heritage of people who live in an area.

The way of life of a group of people at a particular time, including their daily habits, beliefs, and arts is called their . culture

Cultures constantly change over time because of the , or exchange of ideas and customs. interaction

Norms Norms are common cultural traits that are shared by most of the people in particular societies.

Customs are the ways of living that people practice regularly over time. All cultures are made up of many customs.

determine how we dress, play, eat, learn, live with other people, and understand the world. Customs

Values are the things people believe are the most important in life. Many people’s values are shaped by their religious beliefs (ethics – right/wrong conduct or behavior).

To move from one place to another, especially by large groups of people is known as . migration

Some causes of interaction among different cultures are: War Trade migration

Physical Regions Earth’s natural environment with common landforms, such as mountains or plains.

Landforms are Earth’s physical features such as mountains, plains, valleys, etc.