Themes of Geography
Which theme of geography tells WHERE a place is located?
Location
Why is a map key helpful when reading a map?
It explains what the colors and symbols means
A model of Earth shaped like a sphere is a...
Globe
A student describes a town as having sandy beaches, warm weather, and palm trees. Which theme is shown?
Place
What explains the symbols and colors used on a map?
A map key or legend
Which is an example of PLACE?
A. A town is 10 miles north of a city.
B. People move by bus.
C. A mountain has steep slopes and snow.
D. Several states share similar weather.
C. A mountain has steep slopes and snow.
What tool do you use to find the distance between two places on map?
A scale
Which resource is most helpful for finding maps of several countries and their capitals?
Atlas
Trucks carry apples from farms to grocery stores in another state. Which theme is shown?
Movement
A map scale says 1 inch = 5 miles. A river is 4 inches long on the map. About how long is it in real life?
20 miles
People build dams to control rivers and make electricity. Which theme does this best show?
Human-environment interaction
The part of a map that explains what symbols mean...
A key or legend
Which map would best show state borders and capital cities?
Political Map
A city is located at 40° N latitude and 75° W longitude. Which theme is shown?
Location
If a place is at 20° N latitude, is it north or south of the Equator?
North
Which example shows MOVEMENT?
A. A desert is hot and dry.
B. A family travels to another state.
C. A city is on the coast.
D. Several states share similar weather.
B. A family travels to another state.
Lines of latitude measure distance north or south of the:
Equator
Which type of map shows landforms and bodies of water?
Physical Map
People plant trees to help prevent soil from washing away. Which theme is shown?
Human-environment interaction
If a place is at 45° W longitude, is it east or west of the Prime Meridian?
West
A group of states with similar climate and landforms can be described as a:
Region
Lines of longitude measure distance east or west of the:
The Prime Meridian
Which type of map shows information about one topic, such as rainfall or population?
Special-Purpose Map
Several nearby states are grouped together because they share similar history and traditions. Which theme is shown?
Region
What is the main purpose of a compass rose on a map?
To show the directions north, south, east, and west