Show:
Map
Map Part 2
Resources
Society
Misc.
100
What is the purpose of a map scale?
Measure distance.
100
What are the lines called that go around the earth starting from the prime meridian?
Longitude.
100
What are nonrenewable resources?
A resource that takes LONG time to create.
100
Early societies were made near what?
Water.
100
What is a storm surge?
Raising of the sea, as the result of storm. Most commonly seen with a hurricane.
200
What creates the earths hemispheres?
Equator and Prime Meridian.
200
What would you find on a map key/legend?
Land formations, resources, crops, national forests, state parks, wildlife refuge.
200
What are renewable resources?
Resources that are renewed relatively quickly.
200
What are the characteristics of a developing country?
Considered a country with a low standard of living, little industry, and low national income
200
With regards to the 5 themes of geography, define location.
Where something can be found on the Earth
300
What does "landlocked" mean?
Not have access to water.
300
What is a compass rose used for?
To establish the directions. North, South, East, West
300
Which of these are nonrenewable resources. (Air, water, coal, solar)
Coal
300
Describe the characterists of poverty
Being extremely poor and not being able to provide adequate food, shelter, or clothing. Living off a dollar of day.
300
With regards to the 5 themes of geography, define region.
An area that is defined by common characteristics
400
The main purpose of the prime meridian is to?
Determining east and west longitude.
400
What is the purpose of a map legend/key?
To explain the meaning of colors and symbols on a map.
400
Which of these is a renewable resources? (Oil, biomass, natural gas, iron ore)
Biomass
400
What is trade?
Buying, selling, and exchanging goods and services
400
With regards to the 5 themes of geography, define movement.
How people, goods, and ideas transport between places
500
Why are maps drawn to scale?
Accuracy
500
What are the lines called that go around the earth starting from the equator?
Latitude
500
What is a natural resource?
Found in nature, and is useful to man.
500
What are the characteristics of a developed country?
Considered a country with a high standard of living, lots of industry, and high national income
500
What is the fertile crescent?
Where early civilizations started