Reviewing Geography Skills & 5 Themes

Humans and the environment interact through these 3 ways:

Of which theme is this an example: My house is located at 1620 Peony Road, Lancaster, PA 17602

True or False: A map key helps people by giving the meaning of each symbol and shading used on a map.

Geographers decide what scale to use based on how much detail is needed on the map.

Latitude and longitude help us find absolute location

A way of showing a curved surface on a flat map is called a

People might migrate to other areas because of changing jobs

Latitude lines run up and down (measure east and west distances)

Latitude and longitude help us locate a grid coordinate on the earth

What does a map scale show?

Warm or Cool? These cultures welcome people in their homes anytime. There is no need to schedule in advance.

What is a small copy of earth?

Latitude measures distance north and south of the Equator.

Geography is the study of human and non-human features of the earth

Which of the following is NOT a theme of geography?

The earth is divided into this many hemispheres.

The Middle East is an example of which theme of geography?

What are the two types of location?

This is 0 degrees Longitude and runs through Greenwich, England

Lines of latitude measure distance north or south of the Equator

What type of map shows raised landforms such as mountains, hills, oceans, and lakes?

True or False: The equator divides the earth into 2 hemispheres and lies halfways between the two poles

People might migrate to other places because of family

Families and societies are groups which share a common

Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, and Northwest are also called ____________ directions.

What are the cardinal directions?

In these cultures people are selective about who they invite to events. Individual family members may be invited alone.

Of which theme is this an example: I can email my students to communicate information about a quiz.

Warm or Cool? These cultures prioritize time, efficiency, and tasks

What is located at 0° latitude?

What names the area the map shows?

This kind of map shows cities, capitals, states, and continents.

Latitude and longitude are used to

Generally speaking, Lancaster County is which type of culture?

This type of map is a small map in the corner of a larger one

What is a compass rose?

People might migrate to other areas because of the weather

Warm or Cool? In these cultures, people gain their identity from being a part of a group rather than as an individual.