Thematic Maps
Physical Features & Resources
Physical vs. Human Geography
Human Geography
Applying Geography Skills
100

This kind of map shows population density.

What is a thematic map?

100

These are landforms, mountains, rivers, and deserts.

What are physical features?

100

Mountains, elevation, rivers, and lakes are an example of this type of geography.

What is physical geography?

100

This measures crowding.

What is population density?

100

This type of graph shows the average temperature and precipitation in a place over a year.

What is a climagraph?

200

This kind of map shows the pattern of weather over a long period of time?

What is a climate map?

200

Coal, iron, uranium, and petroleum are examples of these.

What are natural resources?

200

Political maps are an example of this type of geography.

What is human geography?

200

Someone who makes maps is called this.

What is a cartographer?

200

Latitude and longitude indicate what?

What is absolute location?

300

This map shows which plants and trees grow in a specific area.

What is a vegetation map?

300

A landform surrounded by water on three sides is called this.

What is a peninsula?

300

The main purpose of an economic activity map is to show this.

What is how people make a living?

300

A problem people face when population density is very low.

What is living far from neighbors and hospitals?

300

This diagram on a map indicates cardinal directions (N, S, E, W)

What is a compass rose?

400

This map shows boundaries like states and countries.

What is a political map?

400

You might see hardy cacti and scrubby brush in a climate like this.

What is arid or desert?

400

Commercial farming, forestry and manufacturing are examples of this type of activity.

What are economic activities?

400

A problem people face when population density is very high.

What is overcrowding (traffic, subways, etc.)?

400

An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas.

What is a region?

500

A map that shows how people make a living is called this.

What is an economic activity map?

500

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses is this.

What is an isthmus?

500

Name the seven regions of the world

What is: Canada and the U.S.; Latin America; Africa; Europe and Russia; Southwest and Central Asia; Monsoon Asia; and Oceania and Antartica

500

This map helps us understand the political structure and boundaries of a particular region.

What is a political map?

500

This causes the changing seasons throughout the year.

What is the tilt of Earth's axis toward the sun?

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