Geographer's tools
What tool do geographers use to show directions (north, south, east, west)?
Compass
Which theme answers “Where is it?”
Location
Lines that run east to west are called what?
Latitude
What type of map shows countries, states, and cities?
Political Maps
How many continents are there in the world?
7
What is the term for the flat drawing of Earth’s surface?
Map
Which theme describes “What is it like there?”
Lines that run north to south are called what?
Longtitude
What type of map shows natural features like mountains and rivers?
Physical Maps
Name the four major oceans.
Indian, Arctic, Pacific, Atlantic, Southern
What is the advantage of using a globe instead of a map?
Globes show earth without distortions
Which theme focuses on how people adapt to and change their surroundings?
Human Environment Interaction
What is the line of 0° latitude called?
Equator
Which type of map shows climate or rainfall?
Climate Maps
Which continent is the smallest in land area?
Australia
What do we call the symbols and colors on a map that help us read it?
Map key or legend
What is an example of movement in geography?
Migration, trade, or sharing of ideas
If you are at 0° longitude, what line are you on?
Prime Meridian
A map that uses colors or symbols to show population is what kind of map?
Population Density Map
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
Why do geographers use scale on a map? Give an example of how it works.
To measure real distances; e.g., 1 inch = 100 miles.
A desert region is hot, dry, and sandy. Which theme helps us group it with other deserts around the world?
Region
A city is located at 40°N, 74°W. Name the city.
New York City
Which type of map would best show changes in an election’s voting patterns across regions?
Thematic (Election results map)
Which ocean is the largest and deepest?
Pacific Ocean