Which is an example of relative location?

Schulenburg is south of LaGrange.

Which definition of a geographer is accurate?

Studies human and nature relations

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SS-6 Ch 1 Geographer's World

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Test your knowledge on geography and map skills with a variety of questions ranging from types of maps to the reliability of sources.

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1
True or false: Elevation is how much above sea level something is.
True
False
2
True or false: Latitude lines run north to south.
True
False
3
What is point of view?
Ideas causing a side
Ability to analyze information
Descriptions by witnesses
Experiences influencing a person
4
True or false: A diary is a primary source.
True
False
5
Where is the Equator located?
0º longitude
90º latitude
0º latitude
180º longitude
6
Which type of map shows country boundaries?
Land-use map
Vegetation map
Elevation map
Political map
7
Which is an example of relative location?
Columbus, Ohio, is at 39º96' N, 83º00' W.
Schulenburg is south of LaGrange.
St Rose School is at 405 Black Street.
Frankfort is the capital of Kentucky.
8
Which term describes each half of Earth?
Section
Quadrant
Hemisphere
Zone
9
What is the absolute location of St. Rose School?
North of Hallettsville
405 Black Street
Along Highway 77
Between Houston and San Antonio
10
Which describes landforms?
Height above sea level
Shape and nature of land
Difference in elevation
Average weather over time
11
What does a map’s scale bar show?
Weather patterns
Distance in miles
Population density
Historical events
12
What can be viewed from one location?
Relief
Climate
Landforms
Landscapes
13
What measures the difference in elevation?
Land-use
Relief
Landforms
Climate
14
True or false: Maps are more accurate than globes.
True
False
15
Which definition of a geographer is accurate?
Studies stars and planets
Studies earth science
Studies human and nature relations
Studies physics and chemistry
16
What should Alex check for map symbols?
Compass rose
Scale bar
Map title
Map key
17
True or false: Flat maps show more information than globes.
True
False
18
True or false: A primary source is more reliable than a secondary source.
True
False
19
True or false: A biography is a primary source.
True
False
20
What shows direction on a map?
Title
Key
Scale bar
Compass rose
21
What best describes bias?
Ideas causing a side
Experiences influencing a person
Sources created by outsiders
Unreasoned judgment
22
Which divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Arctic and Antarctic Circles
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn
23
True or false: The environment cannot affect people.
True
False

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