Vocab
Parts of a Map
Explorers
Themes of Geography
Randomness (but probably states and capitals just for fun)
100
What term describes the line of latitude measuring 0 degrees that runs through the middle of the earth horizontally?
What is the Equator
100
This shows the four cardinal directions
What is a compass
100
this sailor set sail on the ocean blue in 1492`
Who is Christopher Columbus
100
This theme describes were something is
What is Location
100
Capital of Illinois
What is Springfield
200
What is the term that describes the line that measures the distance North and South of the equator?
What is Line of Latitude
200
This tells you what the map is showing
What is the Title
200
This explorer traveled through Asia from Italy and wrote about his journey in a book titled, "Travelers"
Who is Marco Polo
200
This theme includes areas that share common characteristics
What is regions
200
Postal Abbreviation of Alaska
What is AK
300
What term describes the line that measures the distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
What is lines of Longitude
300
This is a measurement for distance on a map
What is the scale box or scale bar
300
This man was given credit to be the first to circumnavigate, or sail around, the world
Who is Ferdinand Magellan
300
This theme explains how and why people and things are connected
What is Movement
300
State whose capital is Cheyenne
What is Wyoming
400
This type of map shows a large land area but small detail
What is a small scale map
400
This shows the extent of an area
What is the Borders/Boundaries
400
This man was the first to sail around the tip of Africa
Who is Bartolomeu Dias
400
This describes the unique physical and human characteristics of a place
What is Place
400
State capital of Vermont
What is Montpelier
500
This type of map shows small land area but a lot of detail
What is Large Scale map
500
This explains symbols on a map
What is a Key/ Legend
500
Which explorer made the first successful trip to India by water?
Who is Vasco de Gama
500
This Theme describes the relationship between people and their environment
What is Human-Environment interaction
500
State name, capital and postal code for the state to our immediate North
What is Wisconsin, WI, Madison
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