Mapping Our World 1
What is cartography?
the science of mapmaking
What is the equator?
the imaginary line that horizontally circles Earth halfway between the Eastern and Western hemispheres
True or false: The distance between any two latitude lines is approximately the same everywhere on Earth. The distances covered by degrees of longitude vary with location.
True!
Reason:
Degrees of latitude cover relatively consistent distances, while lines of longitude converge at the poles into a point.
What is astronomy?
A) the study of the interactions of organisms
B) the study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere
C) the study of Earth's oceans, rivers, and lakes
B) the study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere
What kind of pets does Ms. Cook have?
2 dogs!
How do you determine the distance of each degree of latitude?
A) divide 40,000 km by 360°
B) add 40,000 km and 360°
A) divide 40,000 km by 360°A
The imaginary line representing 0° longitude is called the...
Prime Meridian
What is the International Date Line?
The transition line for calendar days
The science career subject that studies the physics of the universe
Astrophysics
What is Ms. Cook's favorite color?
Purple!!!!
L___________ is distance in degrees north or south of the equator.
Latitude
True or false: The distance between any two latitude lines is approximately the same everywhere on Earth. The distances covered by degrees of longitude vary with location.
True!
Why do you need to give complete coordinates when describing location?
A) If you only give the longitude of a place, then the place can be located anywhere along that line of longitude.
B) If you only give the latitude of a place, then the place can be located along any prime meridian.
A) If you only give the longitude of a place, then the place can be located anywhere along that line of longitude.
The study of the interactions of organisms and their surroundings is called...
environmental science
What is Ms. Cook's favorite food?
Tacos! (or anything mexican)
What is the prime meridian?
the imaginary line representing 0° longitude
Lines of _______ run parallel to the equator. Lines of ________ are large semicircles that extend vertically from pole to pole.
Latitude
Longitude
Why are time zone boundaries adjusted in local areas?
A) cities and towns are not split into different time zones
B) Lines of longitude are not split into different time zones
C) Lines of latitude are not split into different time zones
A) cities and towns are not split into different time zones
___________ is the study of the materials that make up Earth, the processes that form and change these materials, and the history of the planet and its life-forms since its origin.
Geology
What musical instrument does Ms. Cook play?
The guitar and vocals.
L________ is the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.
Longitude
How do lines of latitude and longitude differ?
Lines of latitude run parallel to the equator. Lines of longitude are large semicircles that extend vertically from pole to pole.
A person says she lives at 41°59' N. Why do you need to know more coordinates to determine her location?
It is only the latitude or longitude, you need both to show exact location.
List the 5 major areas of earth science...
A
G
O
M
ES
Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Environmental Science.
Does Ms. Cook have any siblings?
Yes! One older brother.