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Give an example of
1. Absolute Location
2. Relative Location
1. Coordinates, an address etc
2. General directions
100
What does a topographic map show us?
Elevation
100
1. Which direction do lines of latitude go?
2. What do lines of latitude measure?
1. Lines of latitude go East and West
2.They measure distance North and South from the equator
100
Define source
Anything that gives you information
100
Define perspective
Someones point of view
200
Fill in the blanks
The zero degree line of latitude is called the ____. It splits the world into a ____ hemisphere and a _____ hemisphere.
Equator, Northern / Southern
200
On your blank map, circle a strait and define it
Strait - two pieces of land separated by a narrow strip of water
200
Fill in the blanks
The zero degree line of longitude is called the ____. It splits the world into a ____ hemisphere and a _____ hemisphere.
Prime Meridian, Eastern/Western
200
Define primary source and provide an example
Information from someone or something that experienced or witnessed an event. First hand knowledge.
200
Define bias
An unfair preference for one side of a story, idea, or group over another
300
What is distortion and what causes it?
Distortion is how sizes and shapes on a map are changed. This is caused when a 3D globe is changed to a 2D shape
300
On your blank map, circle a peninsula and define it
Peninsula - a piece of land extending into a body of water surrounded on 3 sides
300
Define secondary source and provide an example
Information from someone or something that DID NOT experience or witness an event. Something produced outside of the time period.
400
Define climate
Climate is the average weather of a place over a long period of time
400
Label all of the Oceans
Indian, Pacific, Atlantic, Southern (Antarctic), Arctic
400
A good source is both _______ and ________
A good source is both RELIABLE and CREDIBLE
500
On your blank map, circle an isthmus and define it
Isthmus - a narrow strip of land separating water and connecting two larger pieces of land
500
Name all the continents and order them from largest to smallest
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
500
Which is more reliable and credible, primary or secondary sources? Why?
Both/neither! You need to analyze them for credibility and reliability