Landforms
I am place on the earths surface that is much higher than the land around it. What am I?
A mountain.
What type of government is characterized by a king or queen?
Monarchy
What type of economy focuses on survival and everyone for themselves?
Traditional Economy
What is the imaginary line that separates the globe into North and South hemispheres (halves)?
The equator
If you were looking for a beach to swim in the ocean to cool down in California, which ocean would you be jumping into?
Pacific Ocean
I am piece of land that is surrounded by water on three different sides. What am I?
A Peninsula.
In which type of government does a small group hold power?
Oligarchy
In which type of economy does the government control all aspects?
Command Economy
What is the imaginary line that separates the globe into East and West hemispheres (halves)?
The Prime Meridian
How many continents and oceans are there?
7 major continents and 5 oceans
I am a deep rock valley with steep sides. What am I?
A canyon.
What type of government involves peoples votes for a representative?
Democracy (United States)
The United States has which type of economy?
Free Market (mixed)
What are the imaginary lines that run horizontally around the globe called?
Latitudes
I am flying out from New York City to head to Paris France for the French Open. Which major body of water would I be flying over?
What major landform is characterized by Everest?
Mount Everest is one of the highest mountains on earth.
What is the government type where a single person has total control?
Dictatorship
What are citizens in charge of in a free market economy?
The drive production and consumption of goods and services.
What are the imaginary lines that run vertically from the Prime Meridian?
Longitudes
What type of map shows political and physical features?
General Purpose Map
What landform is characterized by lack of trees and a frozen sub soil? Found mainly in Russia?
A tundra?
What would happen if a government has unlimited power?
People would have no voice to represent or decide for themselves. They could be taken advantage of by the group/person that is in control.
What economic system is characterized by limited government control?
Free Market Economy
Why do geographers use coordinates to find a place?
Latitudes and Longitudes provide exact location on a map.
What type of map has a specific theme or focus?
Thematic Map