Geography – Core Concepts Study Guide absolute location – exact position on Earth in terms of longitude and latitude aerial photograph - photographic image of Earth's surface taken from the air cardinal direction – north, east, south, and west compass rose - diagram of a compass showing direction degree – unit that measures angles distortion – loss of accuracy elevation - height above sea level Geographic information system (GIS) - computer-based system that stores and uses information linked to geographic locations geography – study of the human and nonhuman features of Earth hemisphere – one half of Earth human-environment interaction - how people affect their environment and how their environment affects them key - section of a map that explains the map's symbols and shading latitude – distance north or south of the Equator measured in degrees locator map - section of a map that shows a larger area than the main map longitude – distance east or west of the Prime Meridian measured in degrees movement - how people, goods, and ideas get from one place to another physical map - map that shows physical, or natural, features place – mix of human and nonhuman features at a given location political map - map that shows political units, such as countries or states projection - way to map Earth on a flat surface region - area with at least one unifying physical or human feature such as climate, landforms, population, or history relative location – location of a place relative to another place satellite image - picture of Earth's surface taken from a satellite in orbit scale – relative size scale bar – section of a map that shows how much space on the map represents a given distance on the land special-purpose map - map that shows the location or distribution of human or physical features sphere – round-shaped body What do geographers study? Geographers study human and nonhuman features of Earth. What are the 5 themes of geography? Location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction How are maps different from globes? Maps show Earth on a flat surface, Globes show a smaller model of Earth in its true round shape. Catholic Social Teaching 1) Life and Dignity of the Human Person - All life is sacred. All people must be treated with dignity. 2) Call to Family, Community, and Participation - Promote the well-being of all people in your family and community. 3) Rights and Responsibilities - Every person has a right to life. We have a responsibility to protect each person’s right to life. 4) Option for the Poor and Vulnerable - We are called to pay special attention to the rights and needs of poor people. 5) Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers - All people have the right to work and earn a fair wage. 6) Solidarity - We are all united as one family. We have a responsibility to care for one another. 7) Care for God’s Creation - God created everything for us to share and enjoy. We are called to care for and protect God’s creation. .