Climate Zones
Latitude and Longitude
Physical and Human Geography
Maps
100
Which climate zone is furthest from the equator?
The Polar Climate Zone
100
Name the lines that go horizontally across the globe
Latitude lines
100
If a geographer were to study weather patterns in Shanghai, would they be studying physical or human geography?
Physical Geography
100
Draw a correct compass rose
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
200
What climate zone is the closest to the equator?
The Tropical Climate zone
200
Name the lines that go vertically across the globe
Longitude lines
200
If a geographer were to study myths about rain around the world, would they be studying physical or human geography?
Human Geography
200
Name one thing that makes creating a map difficult.
Transfering a 3D world onto a 2D map, correct size, correct shape, putting everything in the right spot, no distortion, correct latitude and longitude lines
300
Which climate zone is the US located in?
Two possible answers: Continental climate zone or temperate climate zone.
300
What is latitude and longitude measured in?
Degrees
300
Give one example of physical geography in MN
The Iron range in northern MN
300
Why does Ms. Jessen hate the Mercator Projection map?
Size is very distorted, making some countries look huge and others very small, because the lines fo latitude are spread unevenly across the map with lines further apart near the top and bottom.
400
What climate zone are most deserts located in?
The Subtropical Climate Zone
400
What is the coordinate for the equator? What is the coordinate for the prime meridian?
0 and 0
400
Is studying the economy an example of physical or human geography?
Human geography
400
What is the percentage of the population of Minnesota with 4-year college degree, according to this map?
28.2 to 32.5%
500
What is happening to climate zones as a result of climate change?
Climate zones near the equator are "expanding." Many places will experience climate that is similar to places south of them, or north for the southern hemisphere. This could mean hotter summers, warmer winters, changes in precipitation, and shrinking polar zones.
500
What do latitude and longitude coordinates tell you about a place?
The absolute location
500
Define Vegetation
All the plant life in a specific place