1.1 - Tools of Geography
Why do seasons happen?
_______________ maps show the long-term pattern of weather in a particular place
Climate Maps
Which of the following is NOT an economic goal:
A) Freedom
B) Democracy
C) Growth
D) Stability
B) Democracy
Which type of government is this?
Citizens elect both legislators and a president
Presidential Democracy
Give an example of a metaphor.
"The trees whistled in the wind"
Please write a sentence describing a RELATIVE LOCATION
Example: "New Jersey is east of Pennsylvania"
A ______________ map might show: forests, grasslands, deserts, tundras, tropical rainforests
Vegetation Map
What type of economy is this: A powerful ruler or government makes all economic decisions
Command Economies
Which type of government is this?
Citizens vote directly on laws
Direct Democracy
Which country did Ikea originate in?
Write the term for this definition: measures distance north or south
Latitude
A _______________________ focuses on one particular theme or topic.
Thematic Map
What are the three economic questions?
What will be produced?
How will it be produced?
For whom will it be produced?
Which type of government is this?
Power is held by a hereditary ruler (king, queen, sultan, etc)
Monarchy
Which letter is 50 in Roman Numerals?
L
Why do maps have distortion?
Earth is round, maps are flat.
Earth's curved surface cannot be shown perfectly on a flat map.
Define geography
The study of places, people, environments, and the relationships between them
What type of economy is this: the government builds roads and schools, but private companies produce most goods and services
Mixed Economy
T/F: Unitary systems is defined as a form of government where the national government holds most/all the power
True
Geico
Please list the FIVE answers for how geographers show information on maps... 100pts for each correct term
Location, Distance, Direction, Map Projections, Distortion
Please list FIVE physical features on maps
What type of economy is this: individuals and businesses make all decisions
Market Economies
Why do governments exist?
All societies develop government to solve problems and keep order
What colors are the teletubbies?
Purple, Green, Red, Yellow