Chapter 1

Question 1

Globe

Answer 1

A scale model of the Earth

Question 2

Map

Answer 2

Symbolic representation of all or part of the planet

Question 3

Great Circle Route

Answer 3

Imaginary line that follows the curve of the earth

Question 4

Map projection/projection

Answer 4

To create maps, cartographers project the round Earth onto a flat surface. Size, shape, distance, direction may be distorted

Question 5

Planar projection

Answer 5

Shows the earth centered in such a way that a straight line coming from the center to any other point represents the shortest distance. Also known as azimuthal projection it is the most accurate

Question 6

Conic projection

Answer 6

Comes from placing a cone over part of a globe. They are best suited for showing limited east-west areas that are not too far from the equator. They can indicate distances and directions fairly accurate

Question 7

Cylindrical projection

Answer 7

Based on the projection of the globe onto a cylinder. This projection is most accurate near the equator, but shapes and distances are distorted near the Poles

Question 8

Winkel Tripel Projection

Answer 8

Most world map references. Good balance between the size and shape of land areas.

Question 9

Goode’s Interrupted Equal-Area Projection

Answer 9

Resembles a globe that has been cut apart and laid flat. Shows true size and shape of Earth’s landmasses, but distances are generally distorted

Question 10

Robinson Projection

Answer 10

Similar to Winkel Tripel Projection except polar areas are flattened

Question 11

Mercator Projection

Answer 11

Increasingly distorts size and distance as it moves away from the equator. Accurately shows true directions and the shapes of landmasses, making them useful for sea travel

Question 12

Grid system

Answer 12

Lines that cross one another forming a pattern, helps find exact places on Earth’s surface

Question 13

Hemisphere

Answer 13

One of four halves which the Earth is divided. Helps geographers classify and describe places on Earth

Question 14

Latitude

Answer 14

Also known as parallels, run West to East and divide North and South.

Question 15

Equator

Answer 15

Measured at 0 degrees latitude.

Question 16

Longitude

Answer 16

Also known as meridians, run North and South measures West and East

Question 17

Absolute Location

Answer 17

Exact address

Question 18

Relative Location

Answer 18

Location of one place in relation to another

Question 19

Scale Bar

Answer 19

Shows relationship between map measurements and actual distances on Eartb

Question 20

Cities

Answer 20

Represented by a dot.

Question 21

Capitals

Answer 21

Represented by a star in a circle

Question 22

Physical map

Answer 22

Shows the location and the topography or shape of the earth’s physical features. A study of a country’s physical features often helps to explain the historical development of a the country

Question 23

Political Map

Answer 23

Shows the boundaries and locations of political units such as countries, states, counties, cities, and towns.

Question 24

Thematic map

Answer 24

Maps that emphasize a single idea or particular kind of information about an area.

Question 25

Qualitative Map

Answer 25

maps that use colors, symbols, lines, or dots to show information related to a specific idea. Used to depict historical information

Question 26

Flow-line maps

Answer 26

illustrate movement of people, animals, goods, and ideas, as well as physical processes like hurricanes and glaciers

Question 27

Place

Answer 27

a particular space with physical and human meaning. Every place on Earth has its own unique characteristics determines by the surrounding environment and the people who live there

Question 28

Region

Answer 28

area with similar characteristics. The defining characteristics of a region may be physical, such as climate, landforms, soils, vegetation, and animal life

Question 29

Formal region

Answer 29

defined by a common characteristic, such as a product produced there

Question 30

Functional region

Answer 30

central place and the surrounding area linked to it. Metropolitan areas, as well as smaller cities and towns, are functional regions

Question 31

Perceptual region

Answer 31

Defined by popular feelings and images rather than by objective data.

Question 32

Site

Answer 32

Refers to the specific location of a place, including its physical setting

Question 33

Situation

Answer 33

expression of relative location

Question 34

Ecosystem

Answer 34

Community of plants and animals that depend upon one another, and their surroundings, for survival

Question 35

What is the degree of Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer?

Answer 35

23.5 degrees latitude

Question 36

Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle degrees?

Answer 36

66.5 degrees latitude

Question 37

Prime Meridian and International Date Line degrees?

Answer 37

Prime Meridian at 0 degrees, International Date Line at 180 degrees