Study Aids

Unit I.  Introduction to the Atmosphere

• Lecture Terms & Concepts

• Blank World Map

• Review Materials - See online textbook review sections

• Unit Exam Study Guide

Unit 2.  Weather and Climate

• Lecture Terms & Concepts

• Interactive world climate map  

• Blank World Map

• Blank North America climate boundaries map

• Review Materials - See online textbook review sections

• Unit Exam Study Guide

Unit 3.  The Hydrosphere and Biosphere

• Lecture Terms & Concepts

• North America Vegetation Map

• Biome Information Matrix

• Review Materials - See online textbook review sections

• Unit Exam Study Guide

Unit 4.  The Lithosphere and Earth Surface Processes

• Lecture Terms & Concepts

• Review Materials - See online textbook review sections

• Unit Exam Study Guide

Additional Aids

• Flash Card Maker - make printable flash cards

• Weather Map Viewer - Current Maps from NOAA

• Geography 101 Topographic Map Viewer

• Audio/Video Programs - listen to audio/video programs concerning topics of physical geography

• Illustrated Glossary of Physical Geography - Michael Ritter

• Landforms on Topographic Maps - an extensive list of online topographic maps categorized by landform shown. 

• Conversion Factors - help converting units of measurement.

• National Geographic Society Map Machine - political and physical maps online.

• Earth Fact Sheet (USGS)