World Geography Review

A geographer who invented a flat map in 1569 to help sailors on long journeys:

A round model of the earth that shows the continents and oceans in their true shapes:

A map feature which shows all four directions

On maps, what do geographers use to show regions?

The advantages of a flat map include

A misrepresentation of of the true shape or a change in the accuracy of a shape:

Halfway between the North and South Poles, this line circles the globe horizontally at 0 deg.

Which theme helps geographers understand cultural changes?

The unit of measure used to determine absolute location on a map or globe is called:

Flat maps were invented because it was impossible to make a globe that was

The study of the earth is called:

The section of a map that explains symbols for the map features:

The disadvantage of a globe is that

Which two basic questions do geographers ask when they study the earth?

A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show

 A representation of the Earth's rounded surface on a flat piece of paper is called:

Imaginary east/west circles, parallel to the Equator are called ___________________ lines.

How would you describe the human features of a place?

The most accurate way to show the Earth's continents and bodies of water is with a

A person who studies the Earth

Geographers are able to pinpoint the location of a place from east to west by using

What are five things geographers study?

One of the four compass points

The imaginary line which circles the globe from north to south at 0 degrees:

Imaginary north-south lines which are measured east or west of Prime Meridian

The size of an area on a map as compared with the area's actual size

How would you describe the physical features of a place?

Which theme would geographers use to study the consequences of peoples' actions?

The advantage of a globe is

Latitude and longitude lines help geographers identify