Movement
This term describes the flow of people, goods, ideas, and information across Earth's surface.
Movement
What is absolute location?
The exact coordinates of a place on Earth
What is the part of a map that shows the symbols and their meanings called?
Map key or legend
What do we call areas that divide the world to better understand and compare different areas?
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides often carved by river erosion is called what (term from the source)?
Canyon
Name one example of movement that involves ideas spreading from one place to another (not physical movement of people).
diffusion of language, spread of religion, viral videos/news (ideas)
What is relative location?
Comparing a place's position to other places
What tool on a map shows the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west)?
Compass rose
Which type of region is defined by clear boundaries and specific characteristics (the same term from the source)?
Formal regions
What is the name for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth’s surface (two-word cycle from the source)?
The Water (Hydrologic) Cycle
Positive conditions in a new location that attract people to migrate, such as better job opportunities, higher wages, political stability, better living standards, and access to education and healthcare.
Pull Factor
What type of location is: 1999 47th Ave S
Absolute Location
Explain how map scale is useful — give one example of using a map scale to solve a simple question.
Scale helps estimate real distance
What type of region is defined by the flow of people, goods, or information (name used in the source)?
Functional regions
How much of the Earth's water is freshwater?
3%
A negative condition that compels individuals to leave their home country or region, prompting them to migrate elsewhere.
Push Factor
Meet me 2 blocks south of the school.
This is an example of __________?
relative location
What kind of map shows elevation and physical features of an area and often uses contour lines?
Topographic map
Give an example of a perceptual region (an area based on feelings or opinions). Explain why it fits that definition.
Example: “The South” in the USA as a perceptual region (people have opinions/feelings about culture/climate)
Ecosystems that are flooded or saturated by ground water
Wetlands
An asylum seeker is a person who has left their country and is seeking protection in another nation, but has not yet been legally recognized as a refugee. A refugee is a person who has already been granted legal status and international protection
Give a specific example of an absolute location
must be an actual address or specific coordinates
Spell Ms. L's last name
Letteer
Give a real world example of a formal AND functional region.
Formal region example: France (clear political boundaries); Functional region example: metro area served by one airport or transit system.
What is a peninsula?
An area of land that sticks out into a lake or ocean - surrounded by water on 3 sides