Geography
Which lines on a globe run East to West?
Latitude
What is an exact location, such as a street address?
Absolute Location
Which map feature indicates north, south, east, and west?
Compass Rose
The ground we walk on is a part of the ____ system.
Lithosphere
About _____ of the Earth's water is salt water.
97%
Which lines on a globe run North to South?
Longitude
Why is a globe more accurate than a map?
It does not distort physical reality.
What explains the symbols, colors, and lines on an elevation map?
Key
What is the shape and nature of the land called?
Landforms
When the sun heats water and causes water vapor to rise, it is known as
Evaporation
Which scientists study the Earth’s people, places, and environments?
Geographers
What are the portions of Earth’s surface that can be viewed at one time and from one location called?
Landscape
What shows the relationship between distances on a map and on Earth?
Scale
The process by which water is recycled in nature is known as:
The Water Cycle
The process of water vapor becoming raindrops is known as
Condensation
What can Geographers use to obtain information from far away?
Satalites
Which type of map shows the difference between the elevation of one thing compared to another?
Relief Map
What shows the relationship between distances on a map and on Earth?
Scale
The system of Earth that contains living beings is called
Biosphere
The system of Earth involving the water cycle is called
Hydrosphere
Which landform supports agriculture and ranching?
Plains
What type of map would show the location of your house?
Large Scale Map
What describes how far above sea level a landform or location is?
Elevation
The air we breathe is an example of what system?
Atmosphere
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are known as
Precipitation