Maps
This part of a map explains what symbols and colors represent.
Key/legend
This digital tool uses layers of information such as roads, population, and land use.
GIS
A continent is best described as this
A large landmass
Mountains are an example of this type of feature
Physical
This type of location uses coordinates such as latitude and longitude.
Absolute Location
Map tool that tells directions
Compass
GIS stands for this.
Geographic Information Systems
The first step of geographic inquiry.
Ask Geographic Questions
Landforms, climates, and oceans are studied by this branch of geography.
Physical Geography
A student wants to know exactly where the Eiffel Tower is located. Which tool would be most useful?
GPS
This occurs when a map changes the size or shape of an area.
Distortion
Scientists use images from space to observe weather, landforms, and changes on Earth's surface.
satellite images
One of the Five Themes that describes where something is.
Location
The study of people, cultures, populations, and how they interact with places.
Human Geography
A student asks why population is growing in a city, collects census data, makes a map, and studies the patterns. Which step of geographic inquiry comes next?
Answer the geographic question
A map designed to show specific information such as population or climate.
Thematic
These objects orbit Earth and send signals that GPS receivers use.
satellites
what are the 5 steps of geographic inquiry in order
Ask, Aquire, Organize, Analyze, Answer
Which does NOT belong: mountains, rivers, climate, languages?
Language
A satellite image shows forests disappearing over time due to logging. Which Five Theme of Geography is best represented?
Human-Environment Interaction
A map that shows natural features such as mountains, rivers, and plains.
Physical
This technology uses satellites to determine your location on Earth.
GPS
Name three of the Five Themes of Geography
Location, Place, Movement, Human-Environment Interaction, Region.
Governments are an example of this type of characteristic
Human
A geographer uses satellite images, GIS layers, and GPS data to study changes in a city's population. What branch of geography is most likely being studied?
Human Geography