Geoterms
What kind of map do we use for a particular theme or topic?
A thematic map.
What is the first thing you should look at on a map?
The title.
In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, what is special about Miles Morales compared to other Spider-People?
He can turn invisible and use electric powers
What animal spread the Black Plague the most?
Fleas
What is the supercontinent called?
Pangea
What U.S. region is Wauwatosa located in?
Midwest
What is the main (0 degrees) line of latitude?
The equator.
What does the term "AFK" mean when talking about video games?
Away from keyboard
What were Jewish people specifically accused of doing during the Black Plague? (be more specific than "spreading the Black Plague")
Poisoning the water wells
How many continents are there? What are their names?
7 - Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
What is the definition of vegetation?
All the plants and trees in an area.
What is the main (0 degrees) line of longitude?
The prime meridian.
Who is famous for being a conductor of the underground railroad and guiding around 70 slaves to freedom?
Harriet Tubman
What theme of geography is cultural diffusion a part of?
Movement
What causes land masses to move? Who discovered this? (must get both right)
Plate tectonics or continental drift. Alfred Wegener.
What is population density and how is it different from population?
Population density is the average number of people who live in a unit of area, such as a square mile. Population is the total number of people.
The lines of latitude run _______, and they measure _______.
Horizontally, vertically
If you shuffle a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a heart?
1 in 4 (25%)
What are the 3 core parts of human-environment interaction? (What are the 3 ways humans interact with the environment)
Depend, modify, and adapt
What caused the Himalayan Mountains to form?
India crashed into Eurasia
Which country has the most diverse vegetation?
Brazil
What are the 5 things needed on a map in alphabetical order?
Compass rose, grid system, key, scale, and title.
In the NBA, what player has the nickname "The Great Barrier Thief" due to his ability to steal the ball? (hint: they are a current player)
Dyson Daniels
What is the difference between region and place?
Region looks at common characteristics between places to compare/contrast them while place looks at the characteristics of a place to describe it.
What crazy theory did people use to explain why fossils can be found on multiple continents?
The land bridge theory.