It is a tool (table or chart) included on a map to indicate the meaning of the map's varied symbols and colors.
Other important parts of a map:
-Title
-Compass Rose
-Distance Scale
-Coordinates
-Source
100
Name the types of movements in plate tectonics.
Divergent (← →)
Convergent (→ ←)
Transform (⇄)
100
The worlds current population is?
+ 7.5 Billion
100
This type of industry generates raw materials for other industries, for example sugar cane into sugar grain or iron into steal.
Primary Industry
100
What are the three pillars of sustainability?
Social - Environmental - Economic
200
Which is the proper way to read and write map coordinates?
Latitude°NS, Longitude°EW
200
Convection currents are found in what earth layer?
The Asthenosphere. (Upper Mantle)
200
What does Total Fertility Rate mean and what is the ideal TFR needed to halt population growth?
Total fertility rate (TFR) is the average number of children born to women in a population during their reproductive years. The ideal number needed to halt pop. growth is 2.1
200
Shopping malls are a good example of what type of tourism?
Urban tourism.
200
Define the following equation: (V+H)/C=D
(Vulnerability: openness to harm)
(Hazard: something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage)
(Capacity: ability to perform, yield, or withstand
Disaster)
300
What are the 5 characteristics of Geographic Space?
Location - Relationship - Distribution - Change - Diversity
300
Double: Ocean currents, tides and waves are powered by: (Name 4 phenomenons)
Type of surface erosion, transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans; usually agricultural, urban or for diverse industrial uses.
400
What actions need to be taken in order to reduce the worlds population?
1) Reduce Poverty. 2) Elevate the Status of Women. 3) Encourage family planning and reproductive healthcare.
400
Automobiles, ships, buildings, dams, oil refineries, etc. are all examples of:
Heavy Industry
400
Double: What are the differences between primary and secondary pollution?
A primary pollutant is an air pollutant emitted directly from a source.
A secondary pollutant is not directly emitted as such, but forms when other pollutants (primary pollutants) mix and react in the atmosphere.
500
Name the principal parallels and meridians of the earth and their corresponding degrees. (there are 8)
What are the differences between Erosion & Weathering?
While Erosion is caused by a moving force that acts upon a surface, Weathering involves two processes [mechanical, chemical] both occur in place; NO movement is involved in weathering.
500
Unbalanced or Special (case) pyramids usually occur in countries that:
Suffer migration, war, and other disasters; or offer employment for a specified gender.
500
What are the indicators used to calculate the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Health + Education + Standard of Living = HDI
Note: The lowest rating a country can have is 0.0 while the highest rating is 1.0
500
Name at least 4 benefits of Disaster Prevention?
1. Preserve human lives
2. Prevent spread of disease
3. Reduce risk of further disaster
4. Avoid shortages of basic utilities & supplies
5. Prevent trauma to the body and mind
6. Prevent social distress/unrest
7. Reduce effects on the environment