Dominican Republic Geography & Earth Science Concepts

Fundamental Geographical Concepts

• Mapping: The design and drawing process, illustrating the relationship between a paper representation and the actual plot or territory.
• Symbols: Can be of three types, often simple to create and understand, not requiring extensive knowledge for their elaboration.

Dominican Republic Geographical Facts

• Coastline: Also known as the contact line.
• Coastal Configuration: General characteristics of the coast.
• Dunes: Formed by sand accumulation.
• Major Rivers: Originate in the Dominican mountain range.
• Territory Area: The Dominican Republic has an approximate area of 78,000 square kilometers.

Key Geographical Answers and Facts

• Ocean Current (North Brazil Coast): Guiana Current.
• Marine Current: Gulf Current.
• Lake (Southwest Dominican Republic): Lake Cabral.
• Irrigation District (Provinces): Upper Yaque del Norte.
• Irrigation District (Valley): San Juan Valley.
• Irrigation District (Area): Western Area.
• Branch of Geography: Meteorology.
• Winds in a Spiral: Hurricane.
• Hurricane Affecting Dominican Republic (1979): Hurricane David.

Essential Geographical Definitions

• Coast: The coastline or contact line between land and sea.
• Dunes: Hills consisting primarily of sand.
• Symbols: Can be of three types, used for processing or representation.
• Sketch: A preliminary drawing used for initial processing or planning.
• Numeric Scale: A scale represented by numbers, indicating the ratio between map distance and real-world distance.
• Earthquake: Violent movements or shaking of the Earth's crust.
• Sierra de Neiba: A mountain range located in the southern region of the Dominican Republic.
• Tsunami: A series of sea waves primarily caused by water displacement resulting from crustal movements, often earthquakes.
• Los Haitises: A national park located in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic.
• Graphic Scale: A scale represented by a numerical bar, allowing direct measurement of distances on a map.

Core Earth Science Disciplines & Phenomena

• Geography: The science that studies the location and distribution of phenomena and elements across space.
• Cartography: The art and technique of mapping locations, aided by geographical sciences and related disciplines.
• Geology: The science that studies the composition and structure of the Earth.
• Morphology: The branch of geology that specifically studies land relief.
• Geomorphology: The science that studies land relief and its evolution over time.
• Oceanography: The science that studies oceans and seas, including their physical properties, marine life (fauna and flora).
• Earthquake: Ground movements caused by tectonic or volcanic unrest, resulting in violent shaking of the Earth's crust.
• Seismograph: An instrument designed to detect and record seismic waves.
• Tsunami: A series of powerful sea waves caused by significant water displacement, often triggered by underwater earthquakes.