Lesson 1
Is this an example of Relative Location or Absolute Location?
1950 Nemnich Rd, St. Louis, MO 63136
Absolute Location
What is a key on a map?
unlocks the meaning of the nap by explaining the symbols, colors, and lines
Why would A geographer want to study more than a map to understand a place?
To gain a better understanding of the what the place and the people are like.
What direction does longitude go?
north to south
How many types of maps did we talk about in the Green book and what are the names?
2. General Purpose and Thematic Map
What is the definition of "Movement" in the 5 themes of Geography
The Movement theme of geography is the movement of people and products from one place to another.
How can you prevent global warming?
Free Point
Suppose a map was titled "Map of the United States state flowers and names." What kinds if information would is show and about what area?
Area: United States
Information shown: name of states flowers
Is this an example of Relative Location or Absolute Location?
The Arch is Downtown, St. Louis
Relative Location
Unknown
Free Point
What direction does Latitude go?
east to west
If I described the land as being hilly, it is a ___________characteristic.
Physical
What is an example of a Thematic map? and Why?
Road map
Why is it not possible to state the absolute location of a river?
Because absolute location is a specific location, rivers occupy multiple places at multiple times.
How many Hemispheres are there?
4
Why do geographers study regions?
To study broad patterns and compare and contrast the features in one region with those in another.
What is an example of Movement
cars, technology, planes
How many themes of geography are there?
5
What is the definition of Region?
Places that are close to one another and share some of the same characteristics
What does Location mean?
Something that can be found on earth
What does Human-Environment Interaction mean?
How we interact with the environment and how it affects us