Geography Themes
This theme of geography focuses on the exact position of a place on Earth's surface.
Location
What are the imaginary lines that run east-west and measure distance north and south of the Equator?
Latitude
Which hemisphere is located north of the Equator?
The Northern Hemisphere
What is the feature of a map that tells you what the map is about?
Title
Which theme of geography deals with the unique characteristics that make a location special?
Place
What are the imaginary lines that run north-south and measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian?
Longitude
Which hemisphere is located south of the Equator?
The Southern Hemisphere
Which map feature helps you figure out the directions of north, south, east, and west?
Compass Rose
When we study how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another, we are exploring which theme of geography?
Movement
What is another name for the lines of longitude on a map?
Meridians
Which hemisphere contains Europe, Asia, and Australia?
Eastern Hemisphere
What map feature helps you understand the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on Earth?
Scale
Which theme of geography examines areas that share common characteristics or features?
Region
What is the name of the line of latitude that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?
The Equator
Which hemisphere contains North and South America?
Western Hemisphere
What is another name for the map feature that explains the symbols and colors used on the map?
Legend
When we study how people adapt to and change their environment, we are exploring which theme of geography?
Human-environment interaction
Which line of longitude is the starting point for measuring degrees east and west around the world?
The Prime Meridian
In which hemisphere(s) is the Prime Meridian located?
ALL hemispheres!
This small map shows the location of the main map within a larger area. What is it called?
Locator Map