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Why did George Washington choose to locate the nation’s capital between Maryland and Virginia?
Washington, D.C., is not too far north and not too far south.
How have farmers adapted to mountainous areas?
They have built terraces to grow crops.
How many time zones are in the contiguous U.S.? How many hours difference is there between St Louis and New York City? Between StL and Denver? Between StL and San Francisco?
Four time zones
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What is true of lines of latitude?
They measure the distance north or south of the equator.
Name a PULL (not PUSH) factor that causes people to leave their homes and migrate to other countries?
The chance to follow a dream
The equator is a line of ___________________ and divides the earth into __________ and ____________.
latitude
north
south
Where do most earthquakes take place?
Along fault lines in the crust
How do rivers change the land?
by carrying sediment downstream that builds up over time
The prime meridian is a line of ___________ and it divides the earth into _____________ and ____________.
longitude
east and west
Which map projection was created during the 1500s to help sailors find their location?
Mercator projection
Which map projection shows land areas more accurately?
Robinson projection
What body of water holds the largest volume of freshwater?
Lake Superior
Name a PUSH (not PULL) factor that causes people to leave their homes and migrate to other countries?
a food shortage
What is a cartographer?
Mapmaker
What is grade?
the degree of inclination (tilt) of a road or hill.