Globes
Locations
Maps
Physical & Human Geography
Landforms
100

What is the equator?

The equator is an imaginary line that goes around the center of the earth.

100

Define absolute location.

Absolute location tells the exact location of a place on Earth.

100

What is the title on a map?

The title tells you what the map shows

100

List 5 different types of physical geography. 

mountains, valleys, lakes, oceans and plains.

100

Describe a cliff. 

A cliff is a high steep rock usually over the edge of the sea. 

200

What is the prime meridian? 

The prime meridian is the line of longitude marked as 0°.It is located at the middle of the equator.

200

T or F (A places absolute location never changes) 

True 

200

What is a scale?

The scale on the map shows distance. It helps you see how far apart locations are.

200

What does a physical map show?

A physical map shows the landforms and bodies of water found in a place.

200

Describe an island.

An island is a piece of land surrounded by water. 

300

Define longitude and latitude.

Lines of latitude measure distances north and south of the equator.

Lines of longitude measure distances east and west of the prime meridian.

300

Define relative location. 

Relative location describes where a place is in relation to another place.

300

What is a symbol?

A symbol is a marking or color that stands for something else on a map. 

300
What is elevation?

Elevation is the height of land above sea level. F

300

Describe a plain. 

A plain is a large area of flat land. 

400

Name all four hemispheres. 

Western, Eastern, Southern and Northern Hemisphere. 

400
Describe a compass rose.

A compass rose shows you the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west.

400

What is a map legend or key?

The legend or key explains the meaning of the symbols on the map.

400

Give an example of human geography. 

People building a tunnel through a mountain or build a dam on a river

400

What is a landform?

A landform is a natural feature of earths surface. 
500

What hemisphere is North America located?

Northern and Western Hemisphere.

500

Give an example of relative location.

OLHCA is across the street from the bakery. 

500

Describe a political map.

A political map shows information like state or national boarders. They also show capitol cities and and major cities of a country or state.

500

Describe a population map. 

A population map shows where people live.

500

Describe a mesa.

A mesa is a hill with a flat top and steep sides.

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