Maps
This kind of map shows things like mountains and rivers
Physical
This theme of geography explains what an area is like
Place
The Mayan people originally lived in the country we know today.
Mexico
Flat maps are not accurate due to this
projection
Two geographic regions that makeup Wyoming
Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
This kind of map tells you where the country or state boundaries are
Political
This country is currently in conflict because of disagreement over who is the actual president
Venezuela
Gives the cardinal directions on a map
Compass Rose
Name 3 of the 5 themes of geography
Movement, Location, Place, Region, Human Environment Interaction
Name one aspect of a 2-dimensional map (flat) that is distorted due to projection errors
size or distance
These three countries make up the Northern Triangle and are significant due to the vast amounts of people that are trying to leave as a result of violence and poverty.
Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala
A point on earth that is defined by it's latitude and longitude
Absolute location
Does latitude or longitude run North to South?
Longitude
These lines run East to West on a globe or map
Latitude
The largest watershed region in North America
Mississippi
This is the most accurate form of a map but it is not used often because it is difficult to transport
Globe
Does latitude or longitude measure how far north or south a place is?
Latitude
What line divides the northern and southern hemispheres
Equator
Building bridges, buildings, pyramids, or ditches are examples of what?
Human Environment Interaction
The State that the North Platte River starts in and the State that it enters when it leaves Wyoming
Colorado and Nebraska
The line of longitude that has been identified as 0 degrees longitude
Prime Meridian
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information System