QUIZ RECAP
What does BOLTS stand for?
BORDER, ORIENTATION, LEGEND, TITLE, SCALE
What is the definition of a GRID SYSTEM?
--> It's a series of intersecting... used to...
It's a series of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines used to identify a location.
A ____________________ is a navigation system that uses a network of satellites to determine a precise location on Earth
GPS
How many time zones does Canada have?
6
A pilot needs to fly the shortest distance between two cities. Why would they use a globe instead of a flat map to plan their route?
Flat maps distort distance and direction because you cannot flatten a sphere perfectly
Which TYPE OF MAP shows borders, cities, and important landmarks?
The absolute location is located at a point, also known as a _____________ (Ex: A1, 35N 84S)
Coordinate
Which of the following longitude and latitude coordinates is most precise and written correctly?
#1) N 72.1 W 122.5
#2) S 33.313 W 154.931
#3) W 138.494 N 73.301
#2 -- more decimals AND S/N first
All of Canada's Time Zones differ by 1 hour, except for _____ province(s) which has a difference of 1/2 hour.
Newfoundland + Labrador
Which type of geographic characteristic includes features like landforms, bodies of water, and climate?
a) Human characteristics
b) Physical characteristics
c) Environmental characteristics
Physical characteristics
A _________________ grid system is used to find a precise, exact point.
6 digit military grid
The ____________________ is the imaginary line at 0° Longitude.
PRIME MERIDIAN
Traveling 2 Time Zones East means you _____ _____ hours to your current time.
(EX: Traveling from Vancouver to Regina)
Add 2 hours
(EAST --> add // WEST <-- Subtract)