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

shifts in currents in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

What is one way that latitude lines and longitude lines are different?

Lat. line never touch each other/ Long. lines meet

What is the purpose of a map legend?

explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map

What could a point symbol map be used for?

the locations of oil fields in Texas

Which is an example of a geographic pattern?

several cities located near bodies of water

a group of places with common characteristics

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

processes on earth, such as volcanoes

What does a political map show?

human-created features on Earth's surface

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This is a Quiz covering Chapter 1 in the National Geographic textbook. It will cover the tools/maps geographers use.

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1
Which geographic topic uses a global perspective instead of a regional perspective?
changes in the religions practiced in Europe
spread of deserts in North Africa
shifts in currents in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
lower water levels in the Great Lakes
2
What is it called when geographers look for how places are alike?
absolute location
essential element
geographic pattern
relative location
3
If you needed to travel from South Africa to Zambia, which type of map would be most useful?
point symbol map
large-scale map
small-scale map
proportional symbol map
4
What is one way that latitude lines and longitude lines are different?
Lat. lines run north -> south/ Long. lines run east -> west
Lat. lines start @ North Pole/ Long. lines @ the South Pole
Lat. line never touch each other/ Long. lines meet
Lat. lines are measured in degrees/ Long. lines are not
5
What theme of geography explains the spread of religions around the world?
region
movement
place
location
6
What is the purpose of a map legend?
explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map
list names of places on a map
point out the specific area of the world shown on a map
show the unit of distance on a map
7
What divides the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere?
the Tropic of Cancer
the equator
the Tropic of Capricorn
the prime meridian
8
What could a point symbol map be used for?
the number of people living in Florida
the boundary between the U.S. and Canada
the locations of oil fields in Texas
the amount of rainfall in the northwest
9
What is an example of human-environment interaction?
the erosion caused by waves
a chart of high temperatures
the spread of disease
a dam used to store water
10
What map element shows the directions North, South, East and West?
compass rose
labels
locator globe
scale
11
What is the absolute location of #5?
(150° E, 30° W)
(30° N, 150° E)
(30° S, 150° W)
(150° N, 30°W)
12
When geographers study the economic life in different regions, what essential element is that?
human system
spatial thinking
physical system
places and regions
13
What does the Mercator map projection show accurately, making it useful for navigators?
ocean shape
continent
area
direction
14
What is the absolute location of #7
(30° N, 60° W)
(60° W, 30° S)
(60° S, 30° W)
(30° S, 60° W)
15
What do geographers use the Global Positioning System to determine?
relative location
absolute location
population density
land use
16
What is the absolute location of #6?
(30° N, 150° E)
(150° W, 30° S, )
(30° S, 150° W)
(150° N, 30° W)
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 of the coast of a continent
a river that flows between two mountains
18
Which phrase best describes an absolute location?
South of the equator by 10 degrees
next to Brazil
(39° N, 75° W)
northwestern Canada
19
What is the absolute location of #3?
(60° N, 0°)
(0°, 60° E)
( 0°, 60° S)
(60° S, 0°)
20
What is the absolute location of #1?
(120° W, 60° N)
(60° N, 120° W)
(60° S, 120° E)
(60° W, 120° N)
21
How do cartographers show elevation?
compass rose
labels
color
locator globe
22
What type of map would show details in a city, such as schools, parks, and other landmarks?
proportional symbol map
small-scale map
dot density map
large-scale map
23
What is a region?
a pattern of human movement
a group of places with common characteristics
a description of latitude and longitude
a location that has specific characteristics
24
What do mapmakers use to show Earth's curved surface on a flat page?
map legend
areas of color
map projections
labels and symbols
25
Which of the following is a true statement?
a hemisphere is 1/4 of the globe
The equator runs east --> west
Latitude lines run north --> south
The North Pole is located at 0°N
26
What is the absolute location of #2?
(30° N, 30° W)
(30° S, 30° E)
(30° W, 30° N)
(30° S, 30° E)
27
What is the absolute location of #4?
(90° N, 60° E)
(60° S, 90° E)
(60° N, 90° E)
(60° W, 90° S)
28
When geographers study physical systems, what are they looking at?
characteristics of places and regions
processes on earth, such as volcanoes
patterns about where places are located
use of resources, such as iron
29
What kind of thematic map could be used to show population in and around a city?
point symbol map
physical map
dot density map
political map
30
What does a political map show?
the population density of a given area
the location of energy sources
natural features on Earth's surface
human-created features on Earth's surface

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