Geography Basics
What is the location of Quito?
0° latitude, 80° W longitude
Which two cities have almost the same longitude?
have students show on atlas
What is the term for the beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group of people?
Culture
In command economies, who makes the economic decisions?
Government officials
In a limited government, people have rights such as _____.
Free speech / multi-party elections / religious freedoms
Which geographic factor most influences where people live?
WATER
What direction would you travel to go from North America to Europe?
East
What is a way that people in different cultures express their beliefs, such as through art, music, or holidays?
Cultural expression / Traditions
An economically developed country would most likely have __________ literacy rate and __________ infant mortality rate.
High literacy, low infant mortality
In an unlimited government, leaders rule with _______.
One party rule / rule by one or few
Which city lies closest to the Equator?
Quito
What is the nearest latitude line to Beijing, China?
40° N
Which is NOT a factor influencing the location of cities: natural resources, transportation routes, weather patterns, or public parks?
Public Parks
What is the term for the way a country earns money by producing goods or services?
Economy
What is one difference between limited and unlimited government?
Limited protects rights; unlimited does not
What ocean is directly west of Africa?
Atlantic Ocean
What tool on a map shows directions such as north, south, east, and west?
Compass rose
What do people in a culture use to communicate, like speaking or writing?
language
What type of economy is based on supply and demand with little government control?
Market economy
Give an example of a country today with an unlimited government system.
North Korea, Cuba, Russia
What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The equator
What kind of map shows landforms like mountains, plains, and rivers?
Physical map
What do we call a group of people who live in the same area and share customs?
community
What is the name for a country that is still developing and may have less industry or technology?
Developing country
What document or system often limits the power of government in democratic nations?
a constitution