Geogrpahy Basics
This is the study of human nonhuman features on Earth
Geography
North, south, east, and west are known as these types of directions
Why is it so hard to make maps perfect?
Our world/globe is spherical
This aspect of culture includes spoken words and other forms of communication
Language
Physical feature
This theme of geography focuses on how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another
Movement
Northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest are examples of these directions
Intermediate directions
A map's relationship between distance on the map and distance in the real world is called this
Scale
These are principles of behavior that a group considers important
Values
This type of geography focuses on Earth's physical features and processes
Physical geography
An area that has at least one unifying physical or human feature is called this
Equator
The exact location of a place using latitude and longitude is called this
Absolute location
A repeated action performed by a group that becomes part of its culture is called
Ritual
What is the liquid called that erupts from volcanoes and hits the earth's surface?
Lava
This theme describes the mix of human physical features found at a particular location
Place
Absolute location is typically measured in what?
Latitude and longitude
This imaginary line at 0° longitude runs through Greenwich, England.
Prime Meridian
A bald eagle can represent freedom, while a heart can represent love. These are examples of this cultural element.
Symbols`
If someone describes a city as "west of Chicago and near the Mississippi River," they are giving this type of location.
Relative location
If it is noon in Duluth, MN what time would it be in New York City?
1 p.m.
Name three different aspects of our school's culture.
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