Geography
the four main directions on a compass rose: north, south, east, and west
Cardinal Directions
an element of a map that shows how a unit of distance on the map (such as an inch) relates to actual distance on the surface of Earth
Map Scale
where a place is located in relation to another place
Relative Location
It takes 365 1/4 days for the earth to complete a__________
Revolution
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
Paris, France
the precise point where a place is located on Earth
Absolute Location
the system of imaginary lines (called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude) used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and globes
Global Grid
one complete trip by Earth around the sun
Revolution
What are the names of the five oceans?
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern
What country lies above Mexico?
USA
a diagram on a map that shows directions such as north, south, east, and west
Compass Rose
the line of latitude that circles Earth exactly midway between the North and South poles
Equator
Most geographers identify five of these on earth
Oceans
The United States consists of how many states?
50
What city is the White House located in?
Washington, DC
the seven largest areas of land on Earth
Continent
a box or other display on a map that explains the meaning of the symbols used on the map; also called a map key
Legend
area between the equator and the Tropic of Cancer and between the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn, where the climate is generally hot
Tropical zone
What is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Which direction do latitude lines run on a globe?
East to West
a set of numbers that together describe the exact location of something, such as a place on a map
Coordinates
the meridian of longitude labeled 0 degrees, from which all other degrees of longitude are measured
Prime Meridian
It takes this long for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis.
24 hours
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
How many hemispheres is the earth divided into?
4