Geography Basics Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The study of the earth's physical and human features is called ______________ | Geography |
What is a global citizen? | Someone who considers themselves a protector of the world; being part of the world, not just your country |
3-D model of the Earth | Globe |
A flat representation of the world | Map |
Object in space that relates information to the Earth | Satellite |
A device that uses satellites to locate places on Earth | GPS |
Computer-based mapping technology that combines data and maps | GIS |
Which geo tool provides the most acccurate location information? | GPS |
Which geo tool shows the most accurate shape of the world? | Globe |
Which geo tool is the most expensive? | Satellite |
Which geo tools use satellites? | GPS and GIS |
GPS uses how many satellites? | 24 (29 total with 5 extra) |
Part of the GPS that communicates with the satellite | Receiver |
Google Earth and Maps is an example of what technology? | GIS |
Which type of map shows physical features, elevation, and water bodies? | Physical Map |
Which type of map shows countries, capitals, and borders? | Political Map |
Which type of map shows a special topic or one subject? | Thematic Map |
A parallel line around the middle of the globe indicating 0 degrees latitude is the | Equator |
Type of map that would show population | Thematic Map |
Type of map that would show a region | Political Map |
Type of map that would show major rivers in a region | Physical Map |
Type of map that would show climates of a region | Thematic Map |
Type of map that would show nearness to the ocean | Physical Map |
DOGSTAIL stands for... | Date, Orientation, Grid, Scale, Title, Author, Index, and Legend |
Where would you look to find out how distances on a map compare to the actual distances on land? | Scale Bar |
What is the best way to find out the subject of a map? | Title |
A person who makes maps is known as a | Cartographer |
GEO means... | Earth |
The date on the map is important because of | Reliability |
Which part of the map explains the map colors and symbols? | Legend |
Which part of the map shows orientation? | Compass Rose |
Latitude and Longitude are part of... | The Global Grid |
The Poles are located at _____ degrees north and south | 90 |
A meridian that runs from North Pole to South Pole at 180 degrees longitude is the _____________________________ | International Date Line |
The ____________________ is the southern boundary of the tropics | Tropic of Capricorn |
The _____________________ is the northern boundate of the tropics | Tropics of Cancer |
Meridian that runs from North Pole to South Pole through Greenwich, England at 0 degrees | Prime Meridian |
The four hemispheres are the | NW, SW, NE, and SE |
The Equator runs through which three continents? | South American, Africa, and Asia |
The Prime Meridian runs through which three continents? | Europe, Africa, and Antarctica |
Name the 5 oceans | Pacific, Arctic, Atlantic, Southern, and Indian |
List three reasons Geography is important to study | To know the location of places To create mental maps of our community, country, and world. To learn how the Earth has formed and changed To appreciate our Environment To understand history To Understand cultures To become aware of issues |
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