What geographic topic uses a global perspective instead of a regional perspective?

shifts in currents of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Projections help cartographers

show Earth's curved surface on a flat map

a group of places with common characteristics

What does a political map show?

human-created features on earth's surface

What does a map's scale show?

how much distance is shown on a map

When geographers study physical systems, what are they looking at?

processes on Earth, such as volcanoes

Which phrase describes an absolute location?

45 degrees North, 9 degrees East

Which is an example of a geographic pattern?

several cities located near bodies of water

What is the purpose of a map legend?

explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map

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1
How do cartographers show elevation?
color
locator globe
labels
compass rose
2
What geographic topic uses a global perspective instead of a regional perspective?
lower water levels in the Great Lakes
spread of deserts in North Africa
changes in the religions practiced in Europe
shifts in currents of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
3
What map element shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
compass rose
labels
locator globe
scale
4
What is an example of human-environment interaction?
the erosion caused by waves
a dam used to store water
a chart of high temperatures
the spread of disease
5
Projections help cartographers
show Earth's curved surface on a flat map
figure out the distances between regions
eliminate all distortions from maps
decide what colors to use for land
6
What divides the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere?
the Tropic of Capricorn
the prime meridian
the Tropic of Cancer
the equator
7
What is a region?
a description of latitude and longitude
a group of places with common characteristics
a patterns of human movement
a location that has specific characteristics
8
What does a political map show?
the location of energy sources
natural features on Earth's surface
human-created features on earth's surface
the population density of a given area
9
Which would a cartographer create to show the southern portion of Africa?
point symbol map
large-scale map
small-scale map
proportional symbol map
10
What does a map's scale show?
the height of mountainous regions
street and famous landmarks
how much distance is shown on a map
geographic patterns
11
When geographers study physical systems, what are they looking at?
processes on Earth, such as volcanoes
patterns about where places are located
characteristics of places and regions
use of resources, such as iron
12
What type of map would show details in a city, such as schools and parks?
small-scale map
dot density map
large-scale map
proportional symbol map
13
What theme of geography explains the spread of religions around the world?
location
place
region
movement
14
What do mapmakers use to show Earth's curved surface on a flat page?
map projections
areas of color
map legend
labels and symbols
15
Which phrase describes an absolute location?
45 degrees North, 9 degrees East
next to Brazil
south of the equator by 10 degrees
northwestern Canada
16
What is it called when a geographer sees how places are alike?
relative location
geographic pattern
absolute location
essential element
17
Which is an example of a geographic pattern?
several cities located near bodies of water
an ocean located near the North Pole
several islands off the coast of a continent
a river that flows between two mountains
18
What is the purpose of a map legend?
explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map
point out the specific area of the world shown on a map
list the names of places on a map
show the unit of distance used on a map
19
What type of information is found on a physical map?
features that humans have created
states, provinces, and cities
natural features
boundaries between countries
20
What do geographers use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine?
population density
absolute location
relative location
land use

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