Map tools
What is a cartographer?
A person who makes maps.
Which lines measure distance north or south of the Equator?
Latitude.
Which location would generally have a warmer climate: 15° N or 65° N?
15° N.
What is a region?
An area that shares common characteristics.
What does it mean when humans adapt to their physical environment?
Humans change how they live or behave to fit the environment.
What map feature explains the symbols and colors used on a map?
A legend/key.
Which lines measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian?
Longitude.
A location is 10° N. Is it north or south of the Equator?
North of the Equator.
Which characteristic of a region includes mountains, plains, valleys, and coastal areas?
Landforms
What does it mean when humans modify their physical environment?
Humans change the physical environment to meet their needs.
What map tool shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
A compass rose.
What line is located at 0° latitude?
The Equator.
A location is 75° W. Is it east or west of the Prime Meridian?
West of the Prime Meridian.
Which characteristic of a region includes weather patterns such as hot, cold, dry, or humid conditions?
Climate
People living in a cold environment wear warm clothing and build homes that keep heat inside. Is this an adaptation or modification?
Adaptation
What map tool shows the relationship between distance on a map and actual distance on Earth?
A map scale.
What line is located at 0° longitude?
The Prime Meridian.
Why can latitude be used to make generalizations about climate?
Places at different latitudes receive different amounts of sunlight, which affects climate.
Which characteristic of a region includes the number of people living in an area and whether they live in urban or rural areas?
Population
People build roads through a forest to make transportation easier. Is this an adaptation or modification?
Modification
Why might a cartographer choose to include some information on a map but leave other information out?
The cartographer chooses information based on the purpose of the map and what information is most useful.
A location is at 40° N, 80° W. Which hemispheres is the location in?
The Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere.
Two cities are located at 15° N and 65° N. Which city would generally have a warmer climate, and why?
The city at 15° N because it is closer to the Equator.
Why can one state or area belong to more than one region?
Because regions can be based on different shared characteristics, such as landforms, climate, population, culture, or economy.
A community builds a dam to control a river and reduce flooding. Is this an example of humans adapting to the environment or modifying the environment?
Modifying the environment, because people physically changed the environment.