Regions and Zones
Which zones are located north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle?
polar zones
This line measures 0 degrees latitude and splits Earth into a northern and southern hemisphere (top and bottom).
Equator
This shows how much space on a map represents a given distance.
map scale
(map scale bar)
What is a useful material found in the environment?
Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 30 degrees N, 100 degrees W?
Texas
Which zones are located nearest the Equator at low latitudes?
tropics
This line measures 0 degrees longitude and splits Earth into an eastern and western hemisphere (left and right).
Prime Meridian
This explains shading and symbols on a map.
map key
What are two things that can reduce biodiversity?
deforestation, drilling for oil, etc.
Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 40 degrees N, 110 degrees W?
Utah
Which zones are the areas between high and low latitudes? The U.S. is found here.
temperate zones
These lines measure north to south but run east to west on a globe.
lines of latitude
What type of map would I use if I wanted to see the elevation of mountain ranges in the world?
physical map
What is one factor that is most likely to change a region's landscape?
settlers
Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 35 degrees N, 110 degrees W?
Arizona
What are two characteristics that weather and climate have in common?
temperature and precipitation
These lines measure east to west but run north to south on a globe.
lines of longitude
What type of map would I used if I wanted to see all the countries in Africa?
political map
What is spillover? Give two examples.
An effect on someone or something not directly involved with the activity.
water pollution, air pollution, deforestation, etc.
Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 38 degrees N, 105 degrees W?
Colorado
What is a region? Give at least two examples of regional characteristics.
An area with at least one unifying characteristic.
climate, landforms, cultures, plant types, animals, etc.
This is what we call a 2-D projection of a world map.
global grid
What type of map would I use to figure out the most populated areas in the U.S.?
a special-purpose map
What has been the effect of industrialization?
It has changed landscapes and caused city growth.
Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 38 degrees N, 82 degrees W?
West Virginia