Vocab
Demographics = What does Demo mean?
People
The Study of People
What does the "B" in BOLTSS stand for?
Border
The way people are spread across a place or region
Population Distribution
Lines of __________ run from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude
The __________ Ocean lies to the east of Africa and west of Australia.
Indian
The number of people living per unit of area.
Population Density.
What is the line that splits the North & South Hemisphere called?
Equator
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
The __________ helps divide the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
Which of the following is NOT a line of latitude? Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
A map showing land elevations and features using contour lines, including mountains, valleys, rivers, and human-made structures.
Topographic Map
West
South West
The average income of each individual in a country is measured by the...
GDP per capita
What do lines of latitude measure?
Distance from the Equator, North or South
What is the largest continent by land area?
Asia
MR. HELP: area grouped by shared features like culture, landforms, or government
Region
What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
0 Degrees
What is the general relationship between GDP per capita and life expectancy?
The Higher the GDP per capita, then the higher the Life Expectancy
What Line of Latitude 23'5 North of the Equator?
Tropic of Cancer
Oceans cover about __________ percent of the Earth's surface.
70% [71%]
A city with over 10 million people, often densely populated
Megacity
You have landed at 25°S 133°E Which continent are you on? North America, Europe, Australia
Australia
If Bob dies at 60, Jane at 66, and Joe at 70, what would happen to the life expectancy if another person, who dies at 75, is added to the group?
The Life Expectancy would increase
You are standing at 48°N, 2°E. Which continent are you on? Asia, Europe, South America
Europe
Explain the difference between a physical map and a political map.
A physical map shows natural features like mountains and rivers, while a political map displays human-made boundaries such as countries, states, and cities, focusing on locations and border.