Definitions
The definition of a compass rose
A symbol showing the cardinal directions (or NORTH) on a map
The Midwest is an example of what theme of geography?
region
The line that divides the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
Equator
The direction that points up on most maps
North
The definition of a time zone
The standard time for each region of the world
The definition of (Location) 5 themes of geography
Where something is found on a map or Earth's surface
(Where it is)
What is MR. HELP?
An acronym to help us remember the 5 themes of geography
The line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemisphere
Prime Meridian
The point in between South and West
southwest
The four main time zones in the U.S.A
Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern
The definition of Latitude and Longitude
A coordinate pair that specifies the absolute location on Earth's surface
Saying that Canada is north of the U.S.A. is an example of what theme of geography?
Location
The highest Latitude line in the Northern Hemisphere
90o
What do we call the four main directions shown on a compass rose?
Cardinal Directions
The number of Time Zones
24
The definition of (Regions) 5 themes of geography
Areas grouped by similar characteristics
EX: climate, religion, language, education, states & territories, borders of a nation
All 5 themes of geography
human-environment interaction, movement, location, place, and region
The number of Longitude lines (degrees)
360
What do we call the four directions in between the Cardinal Directions
Intermediate Directions
The country with the most time zones
France
The definition of (Movement) 5 themes of geography
How people, goods, and ideas flow between different places
People and ideas get around
The year 5 themes of geography was developed
1984
The creator of Latitude and Longitude
Eratosthenes
Name at least one other feature you may find on a map.
Key/Legend, title, scale, latitude/longitude lines (coordinates)
The continent with the most diverse time zones
Asia