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Intro to Geography- 8th Grade

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Introduction to 8th Grade World Geography. Basic concepts and terminology is addressed.

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1
________ is an imaginary line that runs around the earth between the North and South Poles'
Prime Meridian
Equator
Delta
Parallel
2
What type of map is this?
Political
Physical
Thematic
Elevation
3
What special location does the Prime Meridian go through?
The Royal Observatory in England
Paris, France and the Eiffel Tower
The Berlin Wall
The Pyramids of Egypt
4
A person who creates maps is called _________.
Mercator
Cartographer
Geographer
GIS Architect
5
This type of map can be used to show names and boundaries of countries, states, etc.
Political Map
Special Purpose Map
Contour Map
Physical Map
6
Latitude and Longitude are measured by ______. Choose all that apply.
Minutes
Degrees
Parallels
Meridians
7
What are two types of geography?
Physical and Cultural
Cultural and Religious
Religious and Economic
Physical and Intellectual
8
Which response is not one of the themes of geography?
Human and environment interaction
Location
The world in spatial terms
Movement
9
The world is divided into four _________.
Physical Systems
Hemispheres
Regions
Half Circles
10
What is Latitude?
Lines that circle the earth parallel to the equator
A bunch of meridians
Lines that measure east or west of the Prime Meridian
Lines that circle the earth from pole to pole
11
Elevation is ______________.
Changes in Elevation over a given area of land.
One of four major bodies of salt water.
Height of land above sea level.
Area of land that is covered in grasses.