The Globe
This comes from the Greek words meaning "Earth" and "Describing"
Geography
Two types of measurement that help find exact locations on earth are:
latitude and longitude
What do all maps have in common?
They are all created from collecting data
A mountain is one type of:
landform
This is the largest mountain range in the U.S.?
The Rocky Mountains
On a compass, north, south, east and west are called:
Cardinal directions
Where is the equator located (in degrees)?
0 degrees latitude
Which river begins in Minnesota and empties into the Gulf of Mexico?
Mississippi
A sphere that is a model of Earth is called a ____________________
globe
The flat lands located in the southeastern U.S.:
Gulf Coastal Plains
Earth is covered by almost 3/4's of what?
Water
Into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
Name 3 different types of landforms.
ex: mountains, rivers, valleys, plateaus, oceans, plains, islands, peninsulas, deltas
Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called
Climate
A tributary that flows from the east into the Mississippi is:
The Ohio River
These are lines that form a grid that helps us find exact locations on Earth.
Latitude and Longitude
What are the lines of longitude called and how do they divide Earth?
Meridians; they divide the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
Name 3 things that affect where people choose to live?
physical features
climate
vegetation
The ____________________ makes the laws in a country, state, or community.
government
This river forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico
Rio Grande
These are terms that describe bodies of water and landmasses.
Geographic terms
To note the location of a place on Earth, you should first name _____________ and then ___________.
Latitude (including north or south) and then Longitude (including east or west)
What is the most important way that rivers and lakes helped the United States to become a wealthy country?
They provided routes for ships and power for industry.
Different plants make up an area's:
vegetation
The body of water in the northeast flows into the Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawerence River