5 Themes of Geography
How humans interact with their environment to better their lives. What is that called?
Human environment interaction
Why are there three (many) different types of map instead of just one?
Different maps serve a different purpose
How many oceans are there?
5
Absolute location tells.....
A. where something is in relation to somewhere else
B. exactly where something is using an address or coordinates
The area has rolling hills with a variety of trees and grasses and a river running through the middle. This description is an example of which theme?
Place
What type of map focuses on a specific theme or subject area?
Thematic Map
How many continents are there?
7
Relative location tells....
A. Where something is in relation to somewhere else
B. exactly where something is using an address or coordinates
A
A lot of places form a what....
Region
What type of map focuses on the geography of the area and will often have shaded relief to show the mountains, valleys, rivers, etc. ?
Physical Maps
What continent is the USA in?
North America
What is the imaginary line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres?
The Equator
Vista Ridge Middle School is located at 32.89 degrees North Latitude and 97.31 degrees West Longitude. This is an example of which theme?
Location
What type of map focuses on boundaries between entities, like countries, states or counties?
Political Map
What is the correct order of these items from smallest to biggest?
Region
Continent
State
Country
City
City, State, Country, Region, Continent
What is the imaginary line that divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Relative and Absolute Location
Give me an example of a thematic map.
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What continent is the biggest?
Asia
Which lines run east and west and divide the earth into sections north and south?
Latitude