Latitude and Longitude
Longitude lines split the earth into what zones?
Time zones
Name three climate zones
tropical, polar/arctic/frigid, warm temperate, cold temperate, dry
What is absolute location?
The exact coordinates or address of a location
What landform has a peak at the top?
Mountain
Give an example of a biological resource
Fish, wood, corn, grain, etc.
What direction do the lines of Longitude run?
North and South
The Antarctic has what climate?
Polar
Give an example of relative location
Ex) I live by the gas station.
What landform is constantly flowing water?
River
Is oil a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
Nonrenewable
What are the 7 continents?
Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, North America,
South America, and Antartica
What climate zone is Arizona?
Dry
What type of map includes cities, states, and countries?
Political map
What is a plateau?
An elevated landform with a flat top
What is an abundant biological resource in Mexico?
Tropical fruit or crops
Where is Florida located? Northeast or Southeast?
Southeast
What type of roof do people in cold temperate climates have?
Slanted roofs
What map distortion was used in schools and is still used for navigation?
The Mercator
What is the difference between an island and a peninsula?
An island is completely surrounded by water. A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides.
Are mineral resources typically renewable or nonrenewable?
Nonrenewable
What latitude line splits the North and South Hemisphere? Hint: the closer you get to it, the hotter it is
Equator
Why are all 2D maps somewhat distorted?
It's impossible to perfectly represent a 3D world on a 2D surface.
Answers will vary
Give an example of a renewable resource and nonrenewable resource that can be found in Oklahoma?
Answers will vary
Ex) renewable: crops
nonrenewable: oil