Absolute vs. Relative
"When you are in Paris, France, it is located to the southeast of London. Is this describing a relative or absolute location?"
Relative location.
"What ocean is located to the west of the United States?"
The Pacific Ocean.
"What is the largest continent on Earth?"
Asia.
"What map feature shows directions, like North, South, East, and West?"
The compass rose.
"What type of map shows the physical features of the Earth, like mountains, rivers, and deserts?"
A physical map.
"The coordinates of Tokyo, Japan are approximately 35.6762° N latitude and 139.6503° E longitude. Is this an example of relative or absolute location?"
Absolute location.
"Which two oceans meet at the southern tip of South America?"
The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
"Which continent is located directly south of Europe?"
Africa.
"What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?"
The Equator.
"What kind of map would you use to see different weather zones, such as tropical, temperate, or polar regions?"
A climate map.
"Cairo is located north of the Sahara Desert. Is this an example of relative or absolute location?"
Relative location.
"Which ocean borders the eastern coast of Africa?"
The Indian Ocean.
"Which continent is home to the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Peru?"
South America.
"What is the name of the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?"
The Prime Meridian.
"What is the name of the mountain range that stretches along the western edge of North and South America?"
The Rocky Mountains.
"The city of Cape Town, South Africa, is located at the southern tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Is this a relative or absolute location?"
Relative location.
"Which ocean is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Europe, Africa, and the Americas?"
The Atlantic Ocean.
"Which two continents are separated by the Bering Strait?"
Asia and North America.
"On a map, what is the feature that shows the relationship between a map’s distance and the actual distance on Earth?"
The distance scale.
"What type of map shows the names and boundaries of countries and cities?"
A political map.
"The coordinates of the North Pole are 90° N latitude and 0° longitude. Is this an example of relative or absolute location?"
Absolute location.
"What ocean is located to the south of Australia and connects to the Southern Ocean?"
The Indian Ocean.
"Which continent is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere and is the least populated?"
Antarctica.
"What type of map would you use to show the physical features of a region, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys?"
A physical map.
What type of map would you use if you're wanting to know more about outdoor recreation, engineering, and emergency management?
Topographic Map