Kinds of Maps
Map Skills
Geography
Human
Physical
100
List three kinds of maps.
political, physical, road, climate, economic, topographic, time zone...
100
What is a hemisphere?
Half of a globe or the earth
100
Define geography.
the study of the human and physical features of the earth
100
Give one example of human geography.
population, pollution, political boundaries, land use, culture, income levels...
100
Give an example of physical geography.
mountains, rivers, plains, climate, continents, oceans, soils, lakes...
200
What kind of map will you need if you want to travel from Kyiv to Paris?
road map
200
What is the name of the line that runs north and south through Greenwich, English, and divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
200
List the five themes of geography.
location, place, movement, region, human-environment interaction
200
How many time zones does the earth have?
24
200
What is the difference between human and physical geography?
Human geography studies human features of the earth (created by people) and physical geography studies natural features of the earth (created by God).
300
What kind of map will you need if you want to count all of the countries in Europe?
political
300
Most maps have a key. What is it for?
A map key explains what symbols or markings on the map mean and help you read the map correctly.
300
Give an example of human-environment interaction.
many different answers...should explain how:
-people adapt to the environment
-people modify the environment
-the environment affects people
300
List the three countries with the highest population in the world, in order.
China, India, United States
300
List all 7 continents.
N. America, S. America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
400
Explain how a time zone map can help you.
A time zone map shows how many hours ahead or behind other parts of the world are from your time. You can use it to find out what time it is in other parts of the world if you need to contact someone there or travel there.
400
Explain the difference between lines of latitude and lines of longitude.
Lines of latitude run around the earth from east to west and show how far north or south a point is from the equator. Lines of longitude run around the earth from north to south and show how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian.
400
Which sea is located at 35 degrees N, 20 degrees E?
Mediterranean Sea
400
Explain why we need time zones.
If it was the same time all around the world, some people would work in the dark and others during the day. Time zones help everyone live comfortably and communicate well with others around the world.
400
What is a mountain range?
A line of connected mountains.