Which way do lines of Latitude go?
East - West
Materials found in the Earth that people need and value
Resources
Name this continent
Africa
What are the 2 main branches of geography?
Human Geography and Physical Geography
Are BC dates to the left or the right of 0 on a timeline?
Left
Which way do lines of Latitude go?
North - South
The study of the Earth’s physical and cultural features
Geography
Name this continent
South America
Which branch of geography is the study of people and the places where they live?
Human geography
The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people
Culture
Absolute or Relative Location?
Carver Academy is 6.8 miles from Mayfair Mall
Relative Location!
All of the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
Environment
Name 3 continents
Any of the following 3: North America, South America, Oceania, Africa, Europe, Asia, or Antarctica
Which branch of geography is the study of the Earth’s land and features?
Physical geography
Which of the following is a primary source?
A. A magazine article
B. A phone recording of 9/11
C. A documentary
D. A biography
Absolute or Relative Location?
Milwaukee is located at 43°03′N 87°57′W
Absolute Location!
An area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas
Region
What 3 countries make up North America
Canada, the United States, and Mexico
Which branch of geography studies landforms, climate, and tectonics?
Physical Geography
Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event
Secondary Source
What is the Prime Meridian? What is the equator?
The Prime Meridian is the 0-degree longitude line that separates the eastern and western hemispheres. The equator is the 0-degree latitude line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres.
The pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
Climate
What are the two main countries in Oceania
Australia and New Zealand
Which type of geography studies population, culture, and development?
Human geography
Give an example of 3 things that we could find from prehistoric times that could be artifacts
Vase, books, art, etc