| A | B |
| geography | the study of people, places, and environments |
| environment | the physical surroundings of a location |
| spatial | related to where a place is located and its physical relationship to other places, people, or environments |
| location | an exact position on Earth, described with latitude and longitude or a precise description of a place in relation to places around it |
| place | a position on Earth that is described by its physical and human characteristics |
| region | an area on Earth that has one or more characteristics that make it similar to or different from other areas |
| movement | the transfer of people, materials, or ideas from one location to another |
| human-environment interaction | how people adapt to or change their physical surroundings |
| the world in spatial terms | measuring the Earth and making maps |
| places and regions | studying the similarities and differences between areas on Earth |
| physical systems | changes in the Earth's surface and atmosphere |
| human systems | the settlement patterns of people and how they use resources |
| environment and society | how people use resources |
| uses of geography | information that helps people understand the past and plan for the future |