Tools
Why are tools Useful for geography?
Tools help Geographers collects and analyze data from the core to highest altitudes of Earth's Atmosphere; to Understand our Earth and ourselves.
What is a Map Key.
A Map key illustrates Map information. Each one various from theme to specific information.
What are Hemispheres?
Hemispheres are divisions of the Earth into two equal halves, typically categorized into the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres, each with distinct geographical and cultural characteristics.
What is Latitude?
How many Oceans and Continents are there? and What are they?
13- 7 continents, 5 Oceans
Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, S. Amer. , N. Amer., Antarctica.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern Oceans
What is the purpose of Field Notes?
These notebooks allow geographers to record observations, measurements, and sketches during their research.
Name 7 Physical Features of a Physical Map.
Mountains, Islands, Rivers, Lakes, Valleys, Forests, deserts, Oceans, Continents, Volcanoes, etc..
Why is it important to Understand each Hemisphere?
Geographic Analysis, Climate and Weather Patterns, Cultural and religious Regions, Global Connections.
What is Longitude?
Longitude lines run East and West but measure North and South.
Which continents are in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Europe, Africa, Antarctica
What is one tool we use every single day, how is it used?
GPS- used for Driving, directions, locations etc.
What map shows Where and how many people live there?
Population Density Map
Which Hemisphere contains the more global Populations?
Northern Hemisphere.
What is the Purpose of Latitude and Longitude Lines?
They were made to create a Universal Grib system of the planet to calculate exact location and time anywhere in the world.
What is the Biggest Continent & Ocean
Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
What two tools would you need if you were lost.
(Your phone is also broken)
physical road map, compass.
What map would you use to build a mall?
City Planning Map.
Is it possible to stand on 0* along the Equator and Prime Meridian? and where?
No, it is not. You would be off the Central West coast of Africa.
What is the Prime Meridan and Why is it Significant?
The Prime Meridian is the central location of Latitude. This is used to indicate the diverse time zones running East and West, this includes Night and Day.
Which Hemisphere as More Islands?
Northern.
What type of tool is used to see underground and make 3-D modeling's of any area.
Laser Scanners.
Name 4 different types of maps.
Political Map, Weather/Climate Map, Resource map, Trade route maps, Thematic Maps, etc.
What three countries/Regions contains the tropical rainforests?
Brazil and Peru, Congo, Indonesia.
What are the 3 distinct Longitude lines and what do they determine and which zones & climates Exist here.
Tropic of Cancer N. 23.5*
Equator 0*
Tropic of Capricorn S. 23.5*
They indicate the center of the earth and distinguish the topical zones and Mediterranean/desert climates.
What type of Continent is India?
Sub Asian Continent.