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Geography chapter 1

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Thing on a map that shows direction? compass rose
Greek word meaning "half"...equal halves of the earth? hemisphere
What is the most accurate way to show the earth? Why? globe...it's the same shape as the earth is.
List an advantage of a map vs. a globe. easier to use, can show a specific area, can show more detail, can show more kinds of information...
Name the 5 Themes of Geography. Location, Place, HEI, Movement and Regions
Which of the 5 Themes would include physical and human characteristics of a place? Place
The earth is dynamic and always changing. True or False? True
Locations on Earth are made up of different combinations of ___ and ___ characteristics. Physical, and Human characteristics.
Starting point for measuring latitude? Equator
Starting point for measuring longitude? Prime Meridian
The equator divides the earth into _____ and ____ hemispheres? northern and southern
The Prime Meridian divides the earth into ___ and ___ hemispheres? eastern and western
Maps tend to ______ physical reality, or show it incorrectly. distort
What part of a map tells what the topic of the map is? map title
What's another name for a map maker? cartographers
Would I use a large-scale or small scale map to show our school and local streets? large-scale
Name the two main types of maps? G and T general purpose and thematic
A physical and political map would be an example of a general purpose, or thematic map? general purpose
What does GPS stand for? Global Positioning System
Give an example of how we use GPS technology in our everyday lives. taking trips, finding my lost phone, drive tractors...
A place's ______ is determined by how far above sea level it is? elevation
The exact location of something (latitude/longitude) is what type of location? absolute location
Western Iowa, or east of Missouri River is our ________ location? relative
The relationship between the actual distance and the distance on a map is called what? scale
What is the study of Earth, and it's people, places and environments? Geography
Mountains, plateaus, islands, peninsulas, are all examples of ? landforms
Name of the seven large landmasses on earth? continents
Two points at 23.5*N and 23.5*S that receive the most direct sunlight? Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn
What two hemisphere's do we live in? northern and western
A land-use, or vegetation map is an example of what type of map? Thematic
Places close to one another and share some characteristics? Region
Weather over a long period of time? climate
Materials used to produce crops or other products? resources
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