Map Skills
What direction is opposite of north?
South
What kind of location describes a place using nearby landmarks?
Relative location
What theme of geography describes what it’s like somewhere?
Place
What theme involves people, goods, and ideas moving from one place to another?
Movement
What theme of geography groups places by similar traits?
Region
What do we call the part of a map that explains symbols?
Legend or Key
What is the term for the exact position of a place on Earth using latitude and longitude?
Absolute location
Is a mountain a physical or human characteristic of a place?
Physcial Charactistic
What do we call the movement of people from one country to another?
Migration
The “Bible Belt” is an example of what kind of region?
Perceptual
What is the line at 0° latitude called?
“The school is across from the grocery store” is an example of what type of location?
Relative Location
Name one human characteristic of New York City.
Skyscrapers, subway system, Statue of Liberty, etc.
Name a modern technology that helps ideas spread quickly.
Internet, phones, television, etc.
Georgia is divided into five geographic regions: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau. What type of region is this?
Formal Region
Name two tools geographers use to study the Earth.
Compass, globe, map, GPS, satellite images (any two)
What are the two coordinates needed to describe absolute location?
Latitude and Longitude
What are two examples of physical features of a place?
Mountains, rivers, forests, climate, etc.
What is one way people moved goods in ancient times?
Camel caravans, ships, foot, carts, etc.
Atlanta is a transportation hub with highways, airports, and railroads all connecting the city to the rest of the state. What type of region is this?
Functional Region
Which imaginary lines run north to south but measure east to west?
Longitude
The Eiffel Tower is located at 48.8584° N, 2.2945° E. What type of location is this?
Absolute Location
Which theme includes language, architecture, and religion?
Place (human characteristics)
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural beliefs and ideas from one place to another
Some people think of “The South” as a place with sweet tea, country music, and warm hospitality. What type of region is this?
Perceptual Region