Vocabulary
Imaginary circles that run from east to west around the globe. We measure these in degrees NORTH and SOUTH of the Eqautor.
Latitude
When a set of coordinates is given to describe a location, such as (600S,450W), we call that:
________ ________
Absolute Location
This map shows landforms, bodies of water, elevation, and terrain.
Physical Map
This is OUR continent.
North America
Name the ocean that is WEST of the United States.
Pacific Ocean
Imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. We measure these in degrees EAST and WEST of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude
What comes second when giving coordinates of a location? (600N, 1000E) 1000E is a line of what?
Longitude
Which Climate Region is the coldest?
Polar Climate Region
This continent is SOUTH of our continent.
South America
This ocean is between North America and Europe.
Atlantic Ocean
When the earth is divided in two, Northern and Southern, OR Eastern and Western, we call those....
hemispheres
What comes first when giving coordinates of a location? (300N, 750W) 300N is a line of what?
Latitude
Which Climate Region do we live in?
Temperate Climate Region
Name the continent that is WEST of Asia.
Europe
This ocean is EAST of Asia.
Pacific Ocean
Describing where a place is, by giving a description of places near it is called....
Relative Location
This imaginary line (or circle) seperates the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Equator
Which Climate Region is the warmest and found near the Equator?
Tropical Climate Region
If I travel WEST from North America, across the Pacific Ocean, which continent will I be on?
Asia
Which of the five oceans is not named: Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Southern Ocean, Pacific Ocean?
Indian Ocean
Which two hemispheres do we live in?
Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
This imaginary line seperates the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
Explain what happens with the temperature as you move away from the Equator.
The Equator is the hottest place and when you move north or south, it gets cooler, cold, then freezing at both poles.
If I leave Austraila and sail NORTHEAST across the Pacific Ocean, which continent will I reach?
North America
Name the ocean that is NORTH of North America.
Arctic Ocean