Themes of Geography
The Geographer's tools
Lines of longitude and latitude
Types of Maps
100

How do people, goods, and ideas move from one location to another?

Movement

100

A flat, 2D drawing of part of the Earth. It is easy to carry around, zoom in or out to see large or small areas.

Map

100

At how many degrees is The Equator located

0 degrees

100

A type of map that shows the natural features of the Earth. These features include mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, and deserts.

Physical map

200

How do people relate to the physical world around them?

Human-Environment Interaction

200

A 3D model of Earth, showing the true shape.

Globe

200

At how many degrees is the Prime Meridian locate

0 degrees

200

Shows the boundaries and divisions created by humans, such as countries, states, cities, and other governmental areas.

Political map

300

How are places similar or different?

Region

300

Machines that orbit around Earth in space. They work by using sensors and cameras to gather information as they orbit the Earth.

Satellites 

300

At how many degrees is the Tropic of Capricorn located

23.5 degrees South

300

Shows the different ____ zones of an area, giving information about the weather patterns over a long period of time.

Climate map

400

Where is it?

Location

400

A powerful computer tool that combines different types of information about Earth.

GIS

400

At how many degrees is The Arctic Circle located

66.5 degrees North

400

Show information about the natural environment of a specific area, highlighting features like vegetation, wildlife habitats, soil types, water quality, and pollution levels.

Environmental map 

500

What is it like?

Place

500

A tool that helps people find their exact location on Earth. Originally made for the military, now used by everyone.

GPS

500

At how many degrees is the South Pole located 

90 degrees South

500

Name the map displayed on the wall. 

Political map