Vocabulary
The study of the past
Citizens ruled directly or through elected representatives
Democracy
This line represents 0o latitude
Equator
What is the name of the person who makes maps
Cartographer
What time zone is Maryland a part of
Eastern time
The study of Earth's land, features, people, and atmosphere
Geography
Ruled by one person
Dictatorship
This line represents 0o longitude
Prime Meridian
Name the three types of maps:
General reference map
Political map
Physical map
How many time zones are there throughout the world
24
The shared behaviors and beliefs of a group of people
Culture
System in which the government controls most aspects of the economy
Communism
What is located at 90o south latitude
South Pole
Which projection lays flat in a square and is more warped: Mercator or Robinson projection
Mercator projection
If it is 5pm in New York City, what time is it in San Francisco, California
2pm
The study of systems of government, political systems, and political behavior
Citizens vote on people to represent then in the government
Republic
What city does the Prime Meridian pass through
Greenwich, England
What kind of map can show population density
Thematic map
If it is 7am in Dallas, Texas, what time is it in Baltimore, Maryland
8am
The study of how goods and services are made, distributed, and used
Economics
This is the kind of government that the United States has
Democratic Republic
This is located at approximately 180o longitude
The International Date Line
Legend
How many time zones are there in the United States of America
6