5 Themes of Geography
A __________ lists and shows the symbols on a map
Legend / Map Key
Name the 4 cardinal directions
North
East
South
West
These lines measure distance from the equator
Latitude Lines
What does a topographic map show?
Elevation
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
Absolute- EXACT location
Relative- Location of a place relative to another
A _____________ is used to measure distance on a map
Scale
Name the 4 intermediate directions
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
These lines measure distance from the Prime Meridian
Longitude
Name 3 features you would see on a physical map
-Lake
-Mountain
-River
-Peninsula
-Tundra
Cutting down trees to use for paper and firewood is an example of which theme of geography?
Human Environment Interaction
Which of these is NOT one the 5 map features?
A figure that displays the orientation of the 4 cardinal directions and their intermediate points
Compass rose
An imaginary circle on the Earths surface that separates the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
Equator
Lines of longitude can also be called _________
Meridians
ex: 30 degrees meridian or 60 degrees meridian
What is the difference between place and location?
Location- Tells you where it is
Place- Describes what the place looks like
Name 4 features you would see on a political map
-Border
-State
-City
-Roads
-Highways
The direction in which a compass needle usually points
North
An imaginary circle on the Earths surface that passes through the magnetic poles
Prime Meridian
The Prime Meridian is the line of _____ longitude.
0 degrees
Give 3 examples of movement.
-Traveling by bus
-Movement of goods across countries (trading)
-Movement of ideas across the internet
-Migration of people or animals
Name the 5 map features
Title
Scale
Key/Legend
Borders/Grid
Compass
I start at the Equator. I go 60* North, 30* West, 90* South and 30* North. Where do I end up?
On the Equator!!!!!
Latitude lines run _____ to _________ and measure _______ to __________
Run east to west
Measure North to South
Sing the Latitude and Longitude Song
"Longit.......
Longitude and latitude
Its easy if you have the right attitude
Your teacher will show you gratitude
If you learn longitude and latitude!!!!