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Introduction to Geography and Planet Earth

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This Introduction to Geography and Planet Earth page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards, notes and slides, from the five themes of geography and map skills to continents, oceans and the layers of the Earth. It's built for school students revising a topic, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 700 resources here, including more than 60 quizzes, over 290 mind maps and over 360 flashcards, mostly at secondary level with a few for primary pupils. Pick a resource, try a quiz to find your gaps, then make it your own.

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Topics in Introduction to Geography and Planet Earth

Branches of Geography35Five Themes of Geography140Geographic Concepts and Spatial Thinking35Human Geography31Maps and Map Skills28Latitude, Longitude and Time Zones17Earth's Movements and Seasons21Earth's Structure and Landforms22Continents and Oceans19Countries and Capitals16Climate and Ecosystems14

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About Introduction to Geography and Planet Earth

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What this page covers

The resources here sit in the Geographical Foundations and Skills strand of Geography. They begin with the basics: what geography is, how geographers work and how the planet is put together. Many are tied to the first unit of a course, and some mention AP Human Geography, GCSE Geography or A-level Geography.

  • Big ideas: the five themes of geography appear in several mind maps, notes and quizzes, including the 5 Themes of Geography Practice Quiz.
  • Planet Earth: The Tectonic Cycle quiz asks about the age of the Earth and its hot inner layers, while The Earth's Movement and the Revolution mind maps look at how the planet moves.
  • Places: Continents & Oceans flashcards and the CONTINENTS AND OCEANS mind map list each landmass and ocean. The MALTA mind map is a small country profile.
  • Skills: MAP SKILLS flashcards, The Geographer's Toolbox and Unit 1 - Mapping and Geotechnologies cover reading and using maps.

Where to start

Begin with a broad mind map such as Introduction to Geography or the Chapter 1 map, which splits the subject into physical and human geography and names the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Then move to the notes titled 1.1 What is Geography to fill in the wording.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a mind map first, then close it and take a quiz on the same topic. Questions you miss show you which branch to reread. The APHG Unit 1 quiz is a good test of ideas such as mental maps, cartograms and formal regions. The World Cultures Final Exam Quiz checks latitude, longitude, the prime meridian and the compass rose.

Building vocabulary

Several flashcard decks, such as Unit 1: Geography, work through terms like diffusion, density, cultural landscape and distance decay. Go through a few cards each day, then return to a quiz to see whether the words stick.

Next step

Choose one resource that matches your course, work through it, and then make a mind map or flashcard set of your own to fill any gaps you find.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with a broad mind map, such as Introduction to Geography or the Chapter 1 map. They set out physical and human geography and the Earth's spheres in one view. After that, try a quiz such as The Tectonic Cycle to see what you remember.

What do the mind maps on this page cover?

They cover the five themes of geography, geographical concepts, the Earth's movement, continents and oceans, and the physical and human environments. There is also a country profile of Malta and a course overview for A-level Geography, so you can pick the scale that suits you.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr. If you sign up for a free account, your quiz scores are saved and you can make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

Which exams and levels do these resources suit?

Most of the resources are at secondary level, so they suit school students. Some mention AP Human Geography, GCSE Geography or A-level Geography. Teachers can use the quizzes, slides and notes as ready-made material, and a few resources are simple enough for primary pupils.

Is there help with map skills and vocabulary?

Yes. The MAP SKILLS flashcards, the mind map The Geographer's Toolbox and the Unit 1 - Mapping and Geotechnologies quiz cover map work. For terms, try Unit 1: Geography Vocab or Geography Terms, which list key words for you to practise.

What if I can't find my topic?

Try searching with different wording, since users title their resources in many ways, such as Unit 1, Chapter 1 or Standard 1. You can also make your own mind map, flashcards or quiz to cover the gap, using the other resources here as a guide.

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