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
• Climate Information Matrix
• 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 Characteristics 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)