Latitude/Longitude
** x8 points** Lines of latitude run:
East to West
Lines of Longitude Run:
North to South
Which theme of geography tells you where something is on Earth?
Location
**Daily Double** People building dams, cutting down forests, or using irrigation systems are examples of:
Human Environment Interaction
What type of map shows borders of countries, states, and cities?
Political Map
The line of latitude at 0° is called:
The Equator
***Daily Double** The line of longitude at 0° is called:
The Prime Meridian
Which theme explains how goods, people, or ideas get from one place to another?
Movement
Give an example of absolute location.
Something using coordinates, degrees, or an address
***Daily Double** What type of map shows mountains, rivers, lakes, and other landforms?
Physical Map
Which two hemispheres is the United States located in?
North Western
Which continent is in the most hemispheres?
Africa
What theme of geography describes the physical and human characteristics that make it unique?
Place
Give an example of relative location.
Missouri is North of Arkansas
** Daily Double** What type of map would you use to show routes for traveling by car or train?
Road Map
Lines of latitude are measured....
North and South of the Equator
Lines of longitude are measured...
East and West of the Prime Meridian
Explain how the internet connects to the theme of Movement.
It spreads ideas, information, and culture quickly across the world.
The Middle East is often grouped together as one part of the world. Which theme of geography is being used?
Region
Which type of map shows weather zones, rainfall, or temperature?
Climate Map
If I found myself at (0 degrees, 44 degrees East), what line would I be on?
Equator
If I found myself at (63 degrees North, 0 degrees), what line would I be on?
Prime Meridian
***Daily Double** South America is divided into Spanish-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking Brazil. Which theme of geography explains this cultural grouping, and why?
Region — because regions can be defined by language, culture, or history.
Give one example of a physical characteristic of a place.
Give one example of a human characteristic of a place.
Mountains, rivers, climate, forests, deserts, beaches, etc.
Language, culture, buildings, religion, clothing, food, architecture, population, etc.
What type of map would show the locations of natural elements, like coal or oil?
Answer: Resource map