Types of Maps
What map shows countries borders and capitals?
Political Map
On page 57, what ocean is to the west of Canada?
Pacific Ocean
How is climate change related to humans?
Burning fossil fuels = increased greenhouse gasses = thicker atmosphere
Which biome is characterized by receiving the least amount of rainfall?
Desert
Which aquatic biome is the most diverse?
Coral Reefs
What map will show the climate of an area, or climate factors like precipitation and temperature?
Climatic Map (Thematic)
On pages 54-55, what city is the furthest North?
Nagurskoye
What is one way humans impact Boreal forests?
Lumber mills, oil drilling
Which terrestrial biome is the most diverse?
Rainforests
What is the proper term for saltwater biomes?
Marine Biomes
What map shows the changes in elevation with a series of circles.
Topographic maps
On pages 48-49, what city is at ( 20 E , 41 N)?
Lushnje
What is one way humans impact aquatic biomes?
Overfishing, pollution
Which forest biome do most people live in?
Temperate Forest Biome
What is 1 freshwater biome we looked at?
Rivers, lakes, everglades, wetlands
What map shows how the land looks (for example locations of mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, ect)
Physical Map
On page 35, how far away is London from Berlin?
(+ bonus+ what direction is London -> Berlin?)
~4cm, or 1,000 KM (East)
Someone who studies life in various biomes is called a?
Biologist (or ecologist)
Which biome is home to animals who are specially equipped to survive cold climates?
Tundra Biome
Which biome is typically in shallow saltwater and is characterized by a certain type of tree?
Mangrove Biome
What type of map is shown on PAGE 81 of the atlas?
Resource Map (Thematic)
On page 35, how far away is Prague from Moscow?
(+ bonus+ what direction is Moscow -> Prague?)
~7cm or 1,750KM (Southwest)
Someone who creates maps is called a?
Cartographer
What is the difference between a biome and a climate zone?
Climate = weather features (temperature & precipitation)
Biome = climate + living things + nonliving features
What are the 5 largest marine biomes?
The oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, Artic)