Basics of Geography

The process of one plate being forced under another plate.

The process of ___breaks rocks down into much smaller pieces

the physical and human characteristics of a particular area.  

Most accurate method of representing the earth 

A break in the earth's crust is called a

the theory that the earth’s outer shell is broken into a number of moving plates.

If you wanted to find the Mississippi River you would consult what kind of map?

Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of geography?

Term for a narrow passageway connecting two larger bodies of water.

Which of the following is not an example of latitude?

Which theme of Geography is best evidenced by pollution?

This type of map usually shows the North & South Poles

In order of occurrence, these are the common agents of erosion

An internal force that creates landforms

Term for a chain of islands

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature

What type of map would you use to find the elevation of mountain ranges?

Showing a round Earth on a flat surface leads to the ___of the shape or position of objects

The main line of latitude that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres

windblown deposits of mineral rich dust/soil

This describes the exact location of a specific place

Where are earthquakes & volcanoes most likely to occur?

synonym for the term longitude

Term for an imaginary line around the Earth that runs parallel to the equator

slow moving sheets of ice

Circular movement of heated material below the surface of the earth is called

One type of map that shows: boundaries of continents, countries, and states.

 Ocean floors are spreading outward vast underwater ridges is the definition of what?

What do latitude and longitude help to determine?

Measurement from sea level is 

Term for the imaginary line that marks 0 degree longitude

The difference in elevation between a landform's lowest & highest points is called altitude.

polluted air that destroys statues

Erosion and weathering are 

Altering  a rock’s makeup by changing minerals that make the rock is called

Rivers, mountains and types of vegetation are

You tell a friend that McDonalds is 3 blocks east of the school. You have described its

What theme is this? a group  bound together by one or more similar characteristics