Maps
5 Themes of Geography
Miscellaneous
Vocabulary
Earth Information
100

This is a flat representation of earth's surface

Map

100

This theme of geography teaches us about what an area is like (EX: London is so grey and rainy during the spring, but people still go out to play soccer!)

Place

100

How many components of a map are there? Name them.

3: Map title, map legend, colors/shapes/labels on the map

100

What word matches this definition: 

To look at closely and carefully.

Examine

100

A volcano and a river basin are examples of _______ on earth

Landforms

200

This type of map shows places that people have created, like cities, states, and countries.


Political Map

200

This theme of geography teaches us about how and why places are grouped together (EX: Latin America is made up of a bunch of different countries that all speak Spanish)

Region

200

AUTOMATIC POINTS

YAYY YIPEEEEEE

200

What word matches this definition: 

 To explain using details.

Describe

200

How many continents are in the world (name them all)!

7: Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania

300

This type of map shows what Earth's surface looks like, including landforms like mountains and flat areas, and bodies of water like rivers and lakes.


Physical Map

300

What theme of geography is being described?: In China, people build steps on hills to grow rice and stop the soil from washing away.

Human Environmental Interaction

300

When writing coordinates of latitude and longitude, which do you write first?

Latitude

300

What word matches this definition: 

A small box or section on the map that explains the symbols, colors, or shapes used.

Map Legend

300

How many oceans are in the world? Name them all.

5: Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern

400

This type of map shows specific information about a place or region, like climate, population, or natural resources.


Thematic Map

400

What theme of geography is being described?: China is located in East Asia and is in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Location

400

Which hemispheres is Oceania located in?

Southern and Eastern

400

What word matches this definition: 

How tightly packed or crowded something is.

Density

400

A sea, river, lake, bay, and strait are all examples of _________ __ _____

Bodies of Water

500

This item on a map shows us the cardinal directions (North, South, West, East) **MUST SAY THE FULL NAME**

Compass Rose

500

Give an example of HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION

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500

How many degrees is the Equator?

0 degrees

500

What word matches this definition: 

To study or examine something in detail to learn more about it.

Analyze

500

This word refers to how many total people live in a place

Population