True or False: Parallel lines intersect at the North and South poles.
False
100
A flat map is also called a ______________.
projection
100
This theme describes how people, goods, and ideas get from one place to another.
Movement
100
What is a hemisphere?
A half of earth.
100
Define climate.
The weather pattern of a place over a long period of time.
200
A line of longitude is also known as a _________.
meridian
200
The _______________ on a map is used to show relative size. It also can be used to measure the distance from one place to another.
scale
200
This theme describes the human characteristics and physical features of an area.
Place
200
How many continents are there?
7
200
Describe what the climate is like in the polar zone.
Low temperatures (cold), ice and snow covered
300
Lines of ____________ measure north or south of earth's equator, in degrees. (Hint: Gloucester is at 43 degrees)
latitude
300
The ________ is the element of a map that is used to show what the symbols and colors represent.
key or legend
300
This theme is expressed in absolute terms (latitude, longitude) and relative terms (north, south, near, by on).
Location
300
Which is more accurate, a map or a globe? Why?
A globe because, like the earth, it is round.
300
Describe the climate in the tropical zone.
High temperatures, heavy rainfall
Dense plant life
400
North, South, East, and West are known as the ___________ _____________ (not to be confused with the map element).
cardinal directions
400
The __________ ________ on a map shows cardinal directions and, sometimes, intermediate directions.
compass rose
400
This theme groups places together according to common characteristics (for example: Southwest, New England, Cape Ann, North America, East Gloucester, financial district, Rocky Neck, etc.)
Regions
400
Name the 7 continents.
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
400
Describe the climate in the temperate zone.
Moderate temperatures, seasonal changes
Most of the world's population lives in this zone.
500
Projections always have _____________ because the earth is not flat. This is why Antarctica and Greenland look so large on a Mercator projection.
distortions
500
The distance east of west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees is known as _____________. (Gloucester's is 72 degrees)
longitude
500
This theme explores how humans and the environment affect one another.
Human-environment interaction
500
Name the 5 oceans.
Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern
500
Describe Gloucester according to one of the five themes of geography.