Types of Maps/Projections
If a public health official wanted to track the spread of a disease which type of map would be best and why?
Dot density map
What is the key difference between a Tundra and a Taiga?
Taiga has trees and a Tundra has permafrost.
List the 5 themes of geography AND their subthemes.
Movement--> People, goods, ideas
Region--> Formal, functional
Location--> Absolute, relative
HEI--> adapt, modify, depend
Place--> human and physical
This type of region is defined by official boundaries, such as cities or states.
Formal Region
What is Ms. Thompson's favorite number
3
What type of map projection would be best for teaching basic world geography?
Robinson Projection
This biomes is found in central Africa and Amazon Basin.
Tropical Rainforest
Explain how human and physical characteristics combine to create the unique identity of a place.
As places evolve due to urbanization, migration, and environmental changes, culture and physical traits of a place shift.
List the 3 main types of regions and their geographic name.
Perceptual-vernacular
Functional-nodal
Formal-uniform
Who was the youngest artist to win a Grammy?
Billie Eilish
What is the main difference between a thematic and a reference map?
Reference- Broad, general information
Thematic- more specific data
Which two biomes experience dry conditions but one is dominated but cacti and the other has grasses adapted to seasonal fires.
Desert and Grasslands
Explain how humans both positively and negatively impact their environment.
Positive- humans restore habitats, develop sustainable farming
Negative- deforestation, pollution, urbans sprawl
The Houston Metropolitan area, centered around commuting patterns and economic activity is an example of what region?
Functional/Nodal
Which artist’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill
Lil Nas X
A company wants to decide where to open a new grocery store in a city. What type of map should they use to help gather data and why?
Choropleth (other map options possible depending on explanation)
List areas in North America for the following biomes.
Taiga
Tundra
Tropical Rainforest
Temperate forest
Options
Explain how movement of people, goods, and ideas shape cultural landscapes and global connections.
Migration bring cultural diversity, trade spreads goods, and technology spreads ideas transforming society making it more interconnected.
This type of region is most useful for analyzing measurable data sets liek climate zones or political boundaries.
Formal/Uniform
Who won the 2025 Masters? What was so significant about his win?
Rory Mcllroy. He is the 6th player ever to have achieved the career Grand Slam.
What map best shows climate similarities and differences over time.
Isoline
Large herbivores like elephants help maintain this biome by preventing trees from overtaking grasslands.
Savanna
Which poses as a greater long term challenge? Human modification of the environment or human adaptation? Justify your reason.
Up to teacher discretion.
Pair each definition with their type of region.
A. Defined by measurable traits
B. Central nodes
C. Cultural identity and stereotypes
A. Formal
B. Functional
C. Perceptual
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil