Vocabulary
Maps
5 Themes of Geo.
GRAPES
Anything Goes!
100
The study of the earth and its people is called...
geography
100
What map feature tells you the directions of north, south, east, and west?
compass rose
100
Name the Theme: Farmers in dry areas build irrigation systems to water their crops.
Human-Environment Interaction
100
Name the GRAPE: The invention of the wheel helped people transport goods more easily.
Achievements
100
What is #5?
Asia
200
An equal half of the earth is called a...
hemisphere
200
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?
equator
200
Name the Theme: Goods like smartphones are shipped from Asia to stores in the United States.
Movement
200
Name the GRAPE: Most people in ancient India followed Hinduism and believed in reincarnation.
Religion
200
Name the GRAPE: Ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs.
Achievements
300
A naturally formed feature of Earth’s land surface is called a...
landform
300
What type of map is this?
physical map
300
Name the Theme: People in Japan drive on the left side of the road and use chopsticks to eat.
Place
300
Name the GRAPE: Merchants along the Silk Road traded goods like silk and spices.
Economics
300
What is the vertical line from the North Pole to the South Pole and divides Earth into east and west halves?
Prime Meridian
400
Climate or Weather?
It is sunny and 78 degrees outside right now.
weather
400
What type of map is this?
political map
400
Name the Theme: Oak MS is down the street from the police station.
Location
400
Name the GRAPE: Ancient Greece was made up of city-states like Athens and Sparta, each with its own laws.
Politics
400
What is the name of the ocean between North America and Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
500
Which of these is NOT an example of a primary source?
1. history textbook, 2. original photo, 3. journal
1. history textbook
500
What type of map is this?
thematic map
500
Name the Theme: Florida and California are both known for having warm, sunny climates and beaches.
Region
500
Name the GRAPE: The Nile River provided water and fertile soil for farming.
Geography
500
List 3 examples of landforms.
mountain, peninsula, desert, island, plain, canyon, delta, plateau