Maps
This is a flat representation of earth's surface
Map
This theme of geography teaches us about what an area is like (EX: London is so grey and rainy during the spring, but people still go out to play soccer!)
Place
How many components of a map are there? Name them.
3: Map title, map legend, colors/shapes/labels on the map
What word matches this definition:
To look at closely and carefully.
Examine
A volcano and a river basin are examples of _______ on earth
Landforms
This type of map shows places that people have created, like cities, states, and countries.
Political Map
This theme of geography teaches us about how and why places are grouped together (EX: Latin America is made up of a bunch of different countries that all speak Spanish)
Region
AUTOMATIC POINTS
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What word matches this definition:
To explain using details.
Describe
How many continents are in the world (name them all)!
7: Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania
This type of map shows what Earth's surface looks like, including landforms like mountains and flat areas, and bodies of water like rivers and lakes.
Physical Map
What theme of geography is being described?: In China, people build steps on hills to grow rice and stop the soil from washing away.
Human Environmental Interaction
When writing coordinates of latitude and longitude, which do you write first?
Latitude
What word matches this definition:
A small box or section on the map that explains the symbols, colors, or shapes used.
Map Legend
How many oceans are in the world? Name them all.
5: Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern
This type of map shows specific information about a place or region, like climate, population, or natural resources.
Thematic Map
What theme of geography is being described?: China is located in East Asia and is in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Location
Which hemispheres is Oceania located in?
Southern and Eastern
What word matches this definition:
How tightly packed or crowded something is.
Density
A sea, river, lake, bay, and strait are all examples of _________ __ _____
Bodies of Water
This item on a map shows us the cardinal directions (North, South, West, East) **MUST SAY THE FULL NAME**
Compass Rose
Give an example of HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION
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How many degrees is the Equator?
0 degrees
What word matches this definition:
To study or examine something in detail to learn more about it.
Analyze
This word refers to how many total people live in a place
Population