Describe a political map

Shows boundaries, cities, and capitals

Describe a thematic map

Tells something specific about the area

What is the difference between relative and absolute location? Relative-

A general idea of where a place is

Define "movement," according to the 5 Themes of Geography

The transportation of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another

What is the difference between relative and absolute location? Absolute -

Describes an exact location using latitude and longitude

Describe a physical map

Highlights natural features like mountains and rivers

Define Environmental Geography

The study of how humans and the environment affect each other

Define Physical Geography

The study of landscapes and environments

Define perceptual region

A region based on the perceptions or feelings of people

Define Human Geography

The study of societies, cultures, and economies

What does a scale on a map do?

Shows the distance between locations

What is the purpose of a key/legend?

To explain map symbols and colors

Define functional region

An area organized around a central hub or focal point

dfined by specific, related characteristics with defined boundaries

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1
Describe a political map
Shows boundaries, cities, and capitals
Depicts the weather patterns of an area
Shows the geographic location of natural disasters
Displays the different political parties in a country
2
Describe a thematic map
Tells something specific about the area
Indicates the location of volcanoes and earthquakes
Only includes information about weather
Displays physical features such as mountains
3
What does a compass rose do?
Marks the location of cities
Shows directions on a map
Measures distance between places
Displays map symbols
4
What is the difference between relative and absolute location? Relative-
Refers only to nearby oceans
Uses only longitude to pinpoint location
A general idea of where a place is
Exact coordinates using latitude and longitude
5
Define "movement," according to the 5 Themes of Geography
The distribution of different climate zones
The transportation of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another
The construction of cities and road networks
The interaction between different species in an area
6
What is the difference between relative and absolute location? Absolute -
Is a general area like "north" or "south"
Describes an exact location using latitude and longitude
Is a location relative to time zones
Describes a location based on nearby landmarks
7
Describe a physical map
Highlights natural features like mountains and rivers
Shows boundaries between countries
Depicts economic activity in a region
Shows the climate zones of different areas
8
Define Environmental Geography
The study of human migration patterns
The study of the physical features of Earth
The study of political boundaries
The study of how humans and the environment affect each other
9
Define Physical Geography
The study of human populations and culture
The study of landscapes and environments
The study of trade routes and commerce
The study of how governments organize land use
10
Define perceptual region
A region defined by government policies
An area defined by its physical features
A region based on the perceptions or feelings of people
A region based solely on population data
11
Define Human Geography
The study of Earth’s physical processes
The study of natural disasters and their impacts
The study of societies, cultures, and economies
The study of animals and plants in their natural habitat
12
What does a scale on a map do?
Tells the altitude of mountains
Measures the size of countries
Indicates population density
Shows the distance between locations
13
What is the purpose of a key/legend?
To provide directions
To show the different climates
To show political boundaries
To explain map symbols and colors
14
Define functional region
A region defined by its economic output
An area organized around a central hub or focal point
A region based on historical importance
A region defined by personal beliefs
15
Define formal region
A region defined by random boundaries
A region defined by informal, local traditions
dfined by specific, related characteristics with defined boundaries
show the topography or natural features of an area

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