MWH Geography Unit

Maps that were created to show specific information

Another name for lines of longitude.

Unit of measurement on the earth's surface

Which of the following is NOT required in identifying an independent country?

Lines that travel north to south, but measure the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

The earth's population is unevenly distributed because people have to live where there is water available.

Intersecting lines used to find a place on the earth's surface

The _________ shows symbols on the map and what each symbol means.

The line that separates the north half of the world from the south half.

A ___________ economy has the government determining what can be bought or sold, and for how much.

Lines that travel east to west, but measure the distance north or south of the Equator

The line that separates the east half of the world from the west half.

There are ___ hemispheres.

Maps that show features like country names, capitals, major cities, and borders

Another name for lines of latitude.

Maps that show rivers, mountains, plains, elevation, etc.

A ___________ economy allows people to own their own businesses and compete with other businesses.

What is the line called that starts the day and ends it with the 24 time zones?

Half of the earth is called a _____________.