Map Skills
What map tool shows directions?
Compass rose
Which theme of geography involves human migration?
Movement
What does a physical map always show?
Natural features
What is the main goal of a company?
Decrease expenses and increase revenue
Who is the ultimate source of authority in a democracy?
The citizens/the majority
Where are lines of longitude farthest apart?
The north and south poles
What geography theme focuses on an area sharing common characteristics?
Region
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced in the near future
Why do countries trade goods and services?
Because countries do not have all the goods and resources they need
Which government is ruled by one absolute monarch?
Absolute monarchy
A map shows different elevations using colors and symbols. Which two map tools would BEST help you determine where the highest elevations are located?
The compass rose and map key.
What geography theme describes the physical and human characteristics of a location?
Place
What type of land use would most likely contain cattle ranches?
Pasture and other grassland
What happens when a trade barrier restricts goods from the global market?
Reduced competition/consumer choices
What is one feature of a developed country?
A strong economy
How does the distance between lines of longitude change as they move toward the equator?
Longitude lines become closer together as they approach the equator
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Renewable resources can be replaced in the near future; nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced for many lifetimes
At what price do supply and demand meet in the apple example?
$1.50
Which strategy can best increase economic development according to the pre-test?
A strong economy
A map shows mountains and elevation. Which type of map is being used, and what information does it provide?
A physical map; it shows natural/physical features such as elevation
A geographer studies how people migrated over centuries and changed Eastern Europe. Which theme is being used and why?
Movement, because it examines migration and how people move from one place to another
Define Citizenship
being a recognized member of a country with specific legal rights, duties, and a sense of belonging to that political community
Explain how decreasing expenses while increasing revenue affects a company's profit.
Profit increases when a company decreases expenses and increases revenue
What type of government is an absolute monarchy, and how does it differ from a democratic government?
An absolute monarchy is ruled by an absolute monarch, whereas a democracy derives authority from its citizens.