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World Geography Chapter 1 Review
World Geography Chapter 1 Review
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What are the imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator called?
Symbols
Latitude
Longitude
Labels
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This uses a series of 24 satellites called Navstars to pinpoint exact location on the earth.
NOAA
GIS
GPS
Landsat
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Who is SHE?!
"Cabbage"
"Shirley Temple"
Elizabeth of York
"Lillibet"
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What defines a REGION?
an area that has 1 or more features in common
an area declares you must meet certain aspects to be considered part of it
it is regional
There are distinguishable human features (accent, landmarks, clothing)
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Location is WHERE something is and Place is...
WHEN
WHAT
WHY
WHO
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Local geographers ask questions like
What makes this place silimar to others?
How do earthquakes occur ?
How do people get from place to place?
How many mountains are in this state ?
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What happens when a three dimensional object (Earth) is converted to a two dimensional object?
Distortion of Places
Nothing, everything remains the same
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This explains the subject of a map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys.
Symbols
Compass Rose
Labels
Title
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What set of imaginary lines goes around the earth over the poles?
Latitude Lines
Equator
Line of demarcation
Longitude Lines
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This geographic theme has 1 or more features that help to set them apart.
Human-Environment interraction
Place
Movement
Region
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The line of Latitude that divides the Globe in half at 0 degrees
Equator
Scale
Title
Meridian
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How does a Geographic Information System produce a specialized map?
it uses digital map information and layers
takes pictures of fish
relies heavily on eyewitness testimony
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This is the relationship between people and the environment around them?
Human-environment interacton
Movement
Place
Location
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The Definition of Geography is
The study of the world, its people, and landscapes
The study of Queen Elizabeth and her royal lineage
The Study of weather and maps
The study of time and matter
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Spain and New York are both located in
The Northern Hemisphere
The Western Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere
The Eastern Hemisphere
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What is absolute location?
The location of a of something in relation to others
absolute location is the exact location of something
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This is an example of a PHYSICAL feature
Valley
Ports
Coffee Shop
A Dairy Farm
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This is a way of drawing the earth's surface and reducing distortion.
cartography
Map projection
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This shows which way the cardinal directions face on a map
Compass Rose
Compromise
Scale
Legend
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The study of weather and weather systems is also known as...
Meteorology
Cartography
Hydrology
Geography
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This is an example of a HUMAN Feature within a landscape
Oak Tree
Sledding Hill
Skyscrapper
Beach
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Which of the following is not used by geographers?
Data
Globe
Maps
cartographers
23
This shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and a unit of distance on the earth.
Labels
Lines of Latitude
Scale
Colors
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What are lines of Longitude Called?
meridians
Degrees
minutes
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What is Geography a social Science ?
the scientific method
it deals with people and how they live
because it involved field work and gathering info
because you meaure things
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Which of the following is NOT of the five themes of geography?
Time
Location
Movement
Place
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This lists and explains the symbols and use of color on a map.
Scale
Colors
Legend
Labels
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Hydrology is the study of
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Human Movement
Water Systems
Map Making
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How do cartographers solve the problem of distortion when a 3-D image is converted to 2D?
using map projections
stop converting things to 2D
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What are the lines called that run vertical called? (also called meridians)
Longitude
Equator
Latitude
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Which of the following is a three-dimensional representation of the earth.
GPS
Globe
Scale
Map
