Climate Zones
Latitude and Longitude
Physical and Human Geography
Maps
100

Which climate zone is furthest from the equator?

The Polar Climate Zone
100

Name the lines that go horizontally across the globe

Latitude lines

100

If a geographer were to study weather patterns in Shanghai, would they be studying physical or human geography?

Physical Geography

100

Draw a correct compass rose

Never Eat Soggy Waffles

200

What climate zone is the closest to the equator?

The Tropical Climate zone

200

Name the lines that go vertically across the globe

Longitude lines

200

If a geographer were to study myths about rain around the world, would they be studying physical or human geography?

Human Geography

200

Name one thing that makes creating a map difficult.

Transfering a 3D world onto a 2D map, correct size, correct shape, putting everything in the right spot, no distortion, correct latitude and longitude lines

300

Which climate zone is the US located in?

Two possible answers: Continental climate zone or temperate climate zone.

300

What is latitude and longitude measured in?

Degrees

300

Give one example of physical geography in MN

The Iron range in northern MN

300

Why does Ms. Jessen hate the Mercator Projection map?

Size is very distorted, making some countries look huge and others very small, because the lines fo latitude are spread unevenly across the map with lines further apart near the top and bottom.

400
What climate zone are most deserts located in?

The Subtropical Climate Zone

400

What is the coordinate for the equator? What is the coordinate for the prime meridian?

0 and 0

400

Is studying the economy an example of physical or human geography?

Human geography

400

What is the percentage of the population of Minnesota with 4-year college degree, according to this map?

28.2 to 32.5%

500

What is happening to climate zones as a result of climate change?

Climate zones near the equator are "expanding." Many places will experience climate that is similar to places south of them, or north for the southern hemisphere. This could mean hotter summers, warmer winters, changes in precipitation, and shrinking polar zones.  

500

What do latitude and longitude coordinates tell you about a place?

The absolute location

500

Define Vegetation

All the plant life in a specific place