This list of terms and processes is not a list for you to memorize. The list is here to help you know what process you are expected to understand after taking this class. You should be able to use these terms or refer to these terms in reference to the process they are a part of, and locate a map to help explain this process (i.e. Equinox happens at what time of year?):. Once the essay question is posted, please let me know if you have questions. I am happy to help you with this final, I will not give you an answer, but I will give you guidance.
Terms and Processes:
Cartography
latitude
longitude
equinox
solstice
Geographic Information Systems
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Projection
Title
Scale
Legend
Daylength
revolution
Circle of Illumination
Insolation
Subsolar Point
Rotation
Axis
Primer Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Be familiar with these terms, not just definition, but also how they relate to class topics (I.E. Equinox happens at what time of year?):
latitude
longitude
solstice
Daylength
Insolation
Subsolar Point
Rotation
Solar Radiation
Absorption
Conduction
Convection
Albedo
Reflection
Refraction
diffuse radiation
scatter
Greenhouse Effect
Urban Heat Island
Energy Balance
Net Radiation
Normal Lapse Rate
Shortwave Radiation
Longwave radiation
Earth’s Energy budget
Be able to explain each stage of the Hydrological Cycle that is occurring in this image. Remember there are more key terms than just the stages. This includes groundwater, filtration, water budget.
Heat properties (Chapter 7 starting at page 168)
Phases of Water:
- solid
- liquid
- vapor
Atmospheric lifting mechanisms:
- Convergent Lifting
- Convectional Lifting
- Orographic Lifting
- Frontal Lifting
Air Masses:
-Classified by moisture and temperature (Chapter 8 starting on page 193)
- Continental Tropical
- Maritime Tropical
- Continental Polar
- Maritime Polar
Weather
Hurricanes: Be able to discuss the different stages of the hurricane and how they get their energy.
Tornadoes: Be able to explain how tornadoes are created and where do we find tornadoes?
Thunderstorms: Be able to explain how these are created.
Geologic Cycle-Types of rocks
Exogenic
Endogenic
Rock Cycle
Igneous Rock
Lava
Magma
Pluton
Batholith
Solidification
Sedimentary Rocks
Lithification
Metamorphic Rocks
Tectonic Cycle
Subduction Zone
Plate Boundaries
Divergent Boundaries
Convergent Boundaries
Transform Boundaries
Sea-Floor Spreading
Natural Hazards
Earthquake
Volcano
Hot Spots
Orogenesis
Fault
Oceanic Plate
Continental Plate
Epicenter
Focus Point
Aftershock
Plates
Lava
Pyroclastics
Caldera
Cinder cone
Composite Volcano
Shield Volcano
Fluvial Formations
Weathering
Regolith
Stages of streams
Arid Landforms
Eolian Erosion
abrasion
Eolian Deposition
dune
desert
alluvial fan
playa
Glacial Landforms
Periglacial
Glaciers
Moraines
Crevasses
bedrock
permafrost
outwash plain
kettle
till
ablation
rock slide
Soil
Pedon
Soil Horizon
polypedon
eluviation
illuviation
Soil Taxonomy
Biomes and Climates (You do not need to memorize these, but be able to explain what you see on a map with these climates and biomes.)
Food Chain
Biotic
Abiotic
Climate Classification
Biodiversity
Final Details
A note on the final: The final is going to be a 4 page double-spaced essay on everything learned in class. I do not have the prompt question yet, but you will have all week to work on the essay. This is what I am looking for in your essay, and no exceptions will be made:
1. You must explain, define key terms when explaining a process. You will not be able to just write a sentence like this: Precipitation is the 3rd stage in the Hydrological Cycle.
One example of a correct way to write this sentence would be: Precipitation is when water molecules fall to the ground due to their heaviness and it is the third stage in the Hydrological Cycle.
2. You must use maps throughout your essay to explain this process and support your essay. Example of incorrect sentence: Areas like Ireland receive lots of rain.
One example of a correct way to write this sentence would be: Precipitation varies around the world, as we can see according to the Annual Precipitation and Ocean Currents map in the atlas on page 36-37. This map shows that Chili receives about 80 inches of rain a year along the coast, and average 40 inches more inland.
3. Organization/Clear concepts: Does your essay flow correctly? Are you able to show me through your essay that you clearly understand the processes learned in class?
4. Length: The length of the essay is not a suggestion, it is the length that it will take to discuss all the information in a complete and thoughtful manner.
It will be due April 27, 2024. No late finals will be accepted!