Terms & Definitions
A precise location on earth that is described using longitude and latitude
Absolute Location
A first hand account, someone who witnesses an event
A Primary Source
A physical feature that is not man-made (mountains, rivers, oceans)
Landform
The number of people living in a certain area
Population
The section of the map that explains what certain symbols mean
A Key
Describing landmarks around a place to give its location
Relative Location
A source created after an event
A Secondary Source
How many MAJOR oceans are there?
5
How many major belief systems are there in the world?
Five: (Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam)
Shows direction on a map
A compass
An opinion that may affect someone's perspective on a situation
Bias
Photographs, diaries, and speeches are all examples of ....
Primary Sources
Long-term weather conditions in one location, what the weather is generally like
What is the most practiced religion in the world?
Christianity
TRUE or FALSE - A map should have a title on it?
TRUE
Day-to-day changes in the atmosphere
Weather
Podcasts, documentaries and textbooks are types of
Secondary Sources
TRUE OR FALSE: Countries that are closer to the Equator tend to have a cooler climate
FALSE
FALSE, a religion can pray to multiple gods
A map that shows the long-term weather conditions in a certain area is a
Climate Map
How crowded a place is, how many people are living in an area
Population Density
Give an example of a primary source and a secondary source. Both must be correct in order to earn the points!
List all 7 continents (spelling will not count, but you must have all 7!)
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia
Why does a nation such as Japan have a staple food such as fish in their diet?
Because they are an archipelago (a series of islands) and are surrounded by sea water.
A type of map that shows how many people live in a certain area
A population density map