Definitions
The exact place where a geographic feature is found on Earth
Absolute Location
A region is...
a group of places that all share certain characteristics
What's the purpose of a compass rose?
It shows where North, South, East, and West lie in the relation to the place shown
What is geography?
The study of location and spread of physical features and living things on Earth's surface and how they interact with each other
Shows features such as landforms and bodies of water
Physical map
The general position of where something is located in relation to other things
Relative Location
What are the 7 continents in the world?
Africa, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
Geographers divide the world into regions in order to...
Study physical and human systems
What region of the world do we live in?
The United States and Canada
Shows information about a specific theme or subject.
example: climate maps, vegetation maps, and population density maps
Thematic map
Imaginary line that divides the Earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres. Runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Prime Meridian
Imaginary Lines that run vertically around the Earth.
Lines are curved like the shape of the Earth.
Longitude
The purpose of a map key is to...
help you understand the information you are reading and it explains map symbols
Bonus Question
What is Global positioning system and what is an example?
GPS and an example is Waze and Google Maps
Shows political borders between nations, states, territories and counties. These maps also show capital cities and other important cities in a country and/or area
Political maps
Imaginary lines that run horizontally and parallel around the Earth.
Latitude
What are the five oceans?
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, & Southern Ocean
"Never Eat Soggy Waffles" stands for?
North
Eat
South
West
Bonus Question
What is the Capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
A map showing "who has the best pizza?" is an example of what type of map?
Thematic Map
Imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
“Like a belt”
Equator
Bonus question
The 6 regions are:
New England, the mid-Atlantic, the South, the Midwest, the Southwest, & the West
Bonus Question
What is the oldest mapping system?
The stars
Bonus Question
How many states does the United States have?
50 states
A map that shows 'political boundaries between places' is known as what type of map?
Political Map