Unit 1
These lines run vertically, and they are called Meridians.
Longitude
This mountain range goes from Alabama up to New England? (NorthEastern US)
Appalachian
Which mountain range extends along the western side of South America?
Andes
What is a depression or dip in the Earth's surface?
Basin
True or False? Early Africans kept oral records instead of written records.
True
What are the 5 Themes of Geography?
Movement, Region, Human-Environmental Interactions, Location, Place
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
The Amazon River is the ___ longest river in the world.
2nd
Which landform is a large flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?
Plateau
What are the 2 primary languages of Canada?
English & French
Which lines of latitude and longitude divide the Earth into hemispheres?
Equator, Prime Meridian, 180th Meridian
What is known as the River of Grass?
Everglades
This is the world's highest navigable lake?
Lake Titicaca
What year did the Cuban Revolution occur?
1959
What is the largest lake in Africa?
Lake Victoria
Which landform is a piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides?
Peninsula
What covers half of Canada and is made up of old, Precambrian rock?
Canadian Shield
What was used by the Incas to keep records and send messages?
Quipu
This is a negative factor that makes people want to leave an area.
Push Factor
What type of map shows the boundaries of continents, countries, and states?
Political Map
Describe BOTH Absolue AND Relative Location.
Absolute- latitude and longitude coordinates, street address, exact location
Relative- described by landmarks, directions, time, or distance from one place to another.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What type of family unit is most common in Latin America?
Extended Family (parents, children, aunts/uncles, cousins, grandparents)
What is a deep crack in the Earth's surface?
Rift
Where is the Kaaba located?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia