Geography

December 22, 2019

Introduction to Landforms

Introduction to Landforms The following is a list of important words and concepts used in this lab module: Absolute location Geographic Information System (GIS) Remote sensing Aerial photographs Land Use/Land Cover Satellite images (Landsat) Cartographer Larger scale map Scale Contours, contour lines Latitude Slope Contour interval (CI) Longitude Small scale […]
December 22, 2019

Geography

Geography Earth-Sun relationships are important in understanding climate and weather patterns. Variations in the amount of solar energy at the earth’s surface are a direct consequence of the earth’s position and orientation in orbit. Variations in the angle of intercepted solar radiation, and differences in daylength are responsible for seasons. […]
December 22, 2019

GLACIAL LANDSCAPES

GLACIAL LANDSCAPES INTRODUCTION This module examines glacial processes and features. Topics includecontinental and alpine glaciation, ablation and accumulation, cirques, drumlins, kettles, kames and moraine. While these topics may appear to be disparate, you will learn how they are inherently related.The modules start with five opening topics, or vignettes, which are […]
December 22, 2019

AIR PRESSURE AND WIND

AIR PRESSURE AND WIND You should recognize and understand these terms: Atmospheric pressure High pressure system Pressure gradient force Barometric pressure Isobar Pressure units (mmHg, inHg, mbar, hPa, kPa) Beaufort wind scale Katabatic winds Solar radiation Coriolis effect Land-sea breeze Wind Frictional force Low pressure system Wind farms (wind arrays) […]