Vocabulary
Five Themes of Geography
Types of Maps
Misc
100
This type of location tells you EXACTLY where something is located.
Absolute location
100
There are two types of this theme, relative and absolute. This tells you where something is.
location
100
Someone who creates maps is called a _____________.
cartographer.
100
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200
This type of location tells you where something is in relationship to something else.
Relative Location
200
This theme is how people adapt and change based on their environment.
Human Environment Interaction
200
This type of map is used by pilots and sailors.
nautical
200
What does migrate mean?
to move from one area to another
300
Lines of _____________ run parallel to the equator.
latitude
300
This theme includes migration and going from one place to another.
Movement
300
Which of the following is a map that shows natural and human made features? a. general reference map b. nautical map c. map projection
a. general reference map
300
Why is a globe more accurate than a map?
A globe shows the actual shape of the earth and has an accurate representation of where things are.
400
The distance east or west on the earth's surface is measured by lines of ____________. These lines also connect the North and South poles.
longitude
400
This theme includes specific locations. This can include restaurants, schools, stores, etc.
place
400
On which type of map can you find the outlines for state boundaries and other human made features? a. physical b. political c. thematic
b. political
400
Why do we use maps instead of globes when traveling?
Maps are easier to carry around and help us see more specific areas.
500
____________ show Earth's curved surface on a flat map.
map projections
500
This theme includes places that have human made or physical characteristics in common.
Region
500
Which type of map shows landforms and other geographic features? a. physical b. political c. thematic
a. physical
500
Which type of map focuses on specific ideas and includes qualitative maps, cartograms, and flow line maps? a. physical b. political c. thematic
c. thematic
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