MAP SKILLS
MIGRATION
CULTURE
ANDES MOUNTAINS
MAP SKILLS 2
100
what is the spinning motion of earth on its axis
Rotation
100
Something that encourages people to move to a new place
Pull factor
100
what is the way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs or customs.
Culture
100
what is the division of land into zones based on elevation, which in turn helps determine climate and vegetation.
Altitudinal zonation
100
What is the meridian of longitude labeled 0 degrees , from which all other degrees of longitude are measured the prime meridian passes through Greenwich England
Prime meridian
200
what is the change of shape, size or position on a map
distortion
200
Something that encourages people to leave a place behind and move to a new place
push factor
200
what are the distinct skills customs or ways of life for a particular group
Culture traits
200
What is the lowest elevation on mountains where snow remains year round
Snow line
200
What is the the line of latitude an imaginary line between the North and South poles
Equator
300
what is one complete trip by earth around the sun
Revolution
300
what is someone who seeks safety by going to another country
Refugees
300
what is an area which people share the same culture traits
Culture region
300
what is the creation of flat areas on mountain slopes fir the purpose of farming
Terracing
300
an imaginary line between the North and South poles that cross the equator ( runs north to south )
Meridians of longitude
400
what is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of the earth
Axis
400
what is unfair treatment if others because if who they are or what they believe
Persecution
400
What is the trading of crops between low land and highland areas.
Vertical trade
400
what is the precise point where a place is located on earth
Absolute location
500
what is a set of numbers that together describe the exact location of a place on a map
Coordinates
500
what is the belief that people in America can make a better life themselves and their children .
American Dream
500
what is the basic to every culture that helps answer questions about the meaning and purpose of life
religion
500
where a place is located in relation to another place
Relative location