Elements of Geography

Geographers use this subject to help them understand societies throughout the world.

Study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth.

"How do people relate to the physical world?"

Projection displays accurate sizes and shapes of the continents. Landforms near poles appear flat.

A metropolitan area would be an example of which type of region?

Projection often used to show landmasses that extend over large areas going east and west.

Geographers study this to understand how places looked in the past.

"What is it like there?"

Which tool explains the symbols used on a map?

This term refers to a places location in relation to another place.

Which term refers to a places specific location on the globe?

Which type of projection is sometimes called an "interrupted map" because the oceans are divided?

A direction marker that shows north, south, east, and west.

Which of the following would show a small area with great detail?

"How do people, goods, and ideas move from one location to another?"

A measurement on a map represents a measurement on the Earth's surface.

How are places similar or different?

Parallels that measure north and south of the Equator.

Geographers study this to understand how the allocation of resources affects people.

Geographers use this subject to help them gain insights into different cultures.

Which projection shows the earth so that line from the central point to any other point is the shortest distance?

Which projection involves projecting onto a flat surface? Distorts size and shape.

Meridians that measure east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Where is it?

An area defined by a limited number of related characteristics. Ex. Sahel of Africa

Which of the following would be an example of a perceptual region?

Geographers use this subject to see how people in different places are governed.

Projection in which the shapes of the continents are distorted at the poles and somewhat compressed near the Equator.