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Chapter 2 Lesson 1

Understanding Geography

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The line that divides the Earth into northern and southern halves is called the ______. Equator
These imaginary lines circle the Earth from north to south ______. longitudes
Which of the following statements is true? Maps distort the features on the Earth's surface.
A map made using the Goode's Interrupted Equal Area projection ______. shows continents close to their true shapes and sizes
Which of the following is one of the Five Themes of Geography? Human-Environment Interaction
The study of how volcanoes and glaciers shape the Earth's surface is part of which Essential Element of Geography? Physical Systems
What type of map would you use to identify the location of cities? political map
What type of map would you look at to learn about the historical battles fought in a region? special-purpose map
What type of graph would you use to show how something is divided into parts? pie graph
When people move from place to place, cultural diffusion may occur. Cultural diffusion can be defined as ______. the sharing and mixing of beliefs and behaviors by two or more groups
How can geographers pinpoint exact location? by finding the intersection of latitude and longitude. (grid system)
Why do mapmakers create different types of map projections? to show either the correct shapes of places or their correct sizes
When geographers look at how people have shaped our world, which of the Six Essential Elements of Geography are the studying? human systems
What type of map would show the names and borders of countries? political map
What is culture? the set of beliefs, behaviors and traits shared by a group of people
Created by: Alfonso H.
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