Regions and Zones
Map Skills
Maps
Human-Environment Interaction
Location
100

Which zones are located north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle?

polar zones

100

This line measures 0 degrees latitude and splits Earth into a northern and southern hemisphere (top and bottom).

Equator

100

This shows how much space on a map represents a given distance.

map scale 

(map scale bar)

100

What is a useful material found in the environment?

a natural resource
100

Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 30 degrees N, 100 degrees W?

Texas

200

Which zones are located nearest the Equator at low latitudes?

tropics

200

This line measures 0 degrees longitude and splits Earth into an eastern and western hemisphere (left and right).

Prime Meridian

200

This explains shading and symbols on a map.

map key

200

What are two things that can reduce biodiversity?

deforestation, drilling for oil, etc.

200

Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 40 degrees N, 110 degrees W?

Utah

300

Which zones are the areas between high and low latitudes? The U.S. is found here.

temperate zones

300

These lines measure north to south but run east to west on a globe.

lines of latitude

300

What type of map would I use if I wanted to see the elevation of mountain ranges in the world?

physical map

300

What is one factor that is most likely to change a region's landscape?

settlers

300

Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 35 degrees N, 110 degrees W?

Arizona

400

What are two characteristics that weather and climate have in common?

temperature and precipitation

400

These lines measure east to west but run north to south on a globe.

lines of longitude

400

What type of map would I used if I wanted to see all the countries in Africa?

political map

400

What is spillover? Give two examples.

An effect on someone or something not directly involved with the activity.

water pollution, air pollution, deforestation, etc.

400

Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 38 degrees N, 105 degrees W?

Colorado

500

What is a region? Give at least two examples of regional characteristics.

An area with at least one unifying characteristic.

climate, landforms, cultures, plant types, animals, etc.

500

This is what we call a 2-D projection of a world map.

global grid

500

What type of map would I use to figure out the most populated areas in the U.S.?

a special-purpose map

500

What has been the effect of industrialization?

It has changed landscapes and caused city growth.

500

Using the U.S. map, what state can be found at 38 degrees N, 82 degrees W?

West Virginia