Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

chapter one

TermDefinition
lattitude runs earth to west and measure latitude on earth
longetude lines that run north and south
What are the main differences between maps and globes? Globes are spheres and maps are flat. Maps show more detail but are less accurate.
Compass rose show direction on the map
Movement how people, ideas and products move from place to place
Key unlocks the meaning of the map by explaining the symbols, the color and the lines.
Spatial refers to earth's features in terms of their location, their shapes and their relationship to one another.
Relief: the difference between the elevation of one feature and another feature next to it.
Landscapes portions of earth's surface that can be viewed from one location.
Scale relationship between distances on the map and on earth
Landform shape and nature of the lands, hills, and valleys.
Place another theme of geography This feature helps define a place that can be physical or human.
Climate climate affects the houses you live in and the what you wear; extreme weather like tornados and hurricanes and dangerous
Graph display of numerical information average weather in a place over a long period of time
Large scale map map forcasis on a small area
Small scale map map focuses on a larger area
Elevation how much above or below sea level a feature is
How do people affect the environment (two ways) exhaust from cars pollute the air. Turning lakes into swamps
Why are globes more accurate than maps? Globes are spherical like the earth. Maps distort features.
Describe GPS there are 30 satellites that orbit earth. There is a control system to monitor the satellites. GPs devices on earth receive signals
Created by: Rylen()
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards