Tools of Geography

The starting point for lines of longitude is the

Which continent is this?

The change of shapes, sizes and distance that occur when Earth is projected onto a flat surface

Is this a line of latitude or longitude? 90*S

What does the relative location of a place tell you?

Projecting Earth onto a flat map always causes distortion.

Which continent is this?

Which continent is this?

How does a compass rose help you read a map?

Lines of longitude are also called

The Equator divides Earth into which two hemispheres?

What is used to show a place's absolute location on Earth?

Is this a line of latitude or longitude? 125*N

Which hemisphere is North America located in.

A meridian of longitude is an imaginary line that runs

If you are traveling from Lake City, AR to Austin, TX would you use a map or a globe?

How many continents are there?

What hemispheres does the Prime Meridian divide Earth into?

Which continent is the largest?

Which continent occupies all 4 hemispheres?

What do geographers use to find absolute location?

Which continent is this?

Which continent is this?

Lines of latitude are also called...

Buildings, bridges and roads are studied under Human or Physical Geography?

Which continent is the smallest?

How does the title of a map help you read the map?

Physical Geography is....

Which continent is this?

Which continent is this?

Crossing which meridian will cause you to gain or lose a day?

Which map element helps you with distance?