STUDY1_geo121 - Earth’s Physical Environments-Spring...

’ -- 2008-- . . . Earth s Physical Environments Spring Dr K E Medley
REVIEW
SESSION
5:30-6:30 pm
, 20 Wednesday February
112 ( ) Room Shideler the lab room
Study Guide for Exam One
, 21 2008 Midterm Exam I is Scheduled for Thursday February
In studying for the exam focus primarily on the lecture notes and concepts emphasized in the
. labs The assigned readings in the text should be used to support and provide greater
. understanding of lecture material Please know that the study questions are only a guide and
. not necessarily inclusive of all material that was covered during the respective sections
1. , Define physical geography and state how it contributes to geography and the study of
- . human environment relationships Why is the globe always superior to a global map
( 1)? - projection lab Differentiate between the properties of equal area and conformal map
( 1). projections lab
2. Identify the three spheres of the earth that form the organizational framework for the
. course and how the hydrosphere will be incorporated into the study of these three
3. ? Is the earth a closed or open system How can it be closed for materials when it must
? remain open for energy Provide a model of an ecosystem labeling the essential components
( , , ), , producers consumers decomposers the source of energy and the movement of energy
( , , ) ( . ., ). radiant chemical and heat and matter e g minerals How does one begin to calculate a
( . ., ) ? budget for matter e g carbon