First SS quiz
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Globe | a three-dimensional, or spherical, representation of Earth
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| Map | a two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth
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| Latitude | imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
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| Equator | the center line of latitude
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| Longitude | imaginary lines that run from the North pole to the South pole
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| Prime Meridian | the center line of longitude running through Greenwich, England
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| Hemisphere | half of Earth
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| Scale | shows how much distance is represented on the map. For example, 1/2 inch represents 100 miles on the globe.
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| Cartographer | a mapmaker
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| Elevation | the height of a physical feature above sea level
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| Relief | the change in elevation from one place to another
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| Projection | a way of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map. This reduces distortion!
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| Spatial Thinking | thinking about the space on Earth's surface, including where places are located and why they are there.
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| Geographic Patterns | Similarities among places. Large cities near water is one example.
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| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | create maps and analyze patterns using many layers of data,
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| 5 Themes of Geography | Location, Place, Human Environment Interaction, Movement, Region
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| 6 Essential Elements to Study Physical Processes and Human Systems | The world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography
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| Region | A group of places with common traits. The region is linked by trade, culture, and other human activities.
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| Continent | large landmass on Earth's surface. Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Nort America, South America, and Antarctica
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| Title | Subject of a map or globe
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| Symbols | Represent information such as natural resources and economic activities.
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| Labels | names of places, such as cities, countries, rivers, and mountains.
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| Colors | represent different kinds of information. For example, the color blue is usually water.
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| Legend (or key) | explains what the symbols and colors on the map or globe represent.
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| Compass Rose | Show the directions north, south, east, and west.
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| Locator Globe | shows the specific area on the world that is shown on a map
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| Political Maps | show where the boundaries and locations of countries, states, cities, towns and counties are. These boundaries and locations are generally determined by people rather than nature.
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