Chapter 1: Vocabulary 2

Question 1

_______________________ is the study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with them.

Answer 1

geography

Question 2

_________________________ is an imaginary line called a parallel that runs west and east around Earth. They run horizontally or across the globe. These lines are measured in degrees.

Answer 2

latitude

Question 3

________________________ is an imaginary line called a meridian that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, vertically or up and down. They are measured in degrees.

Answer 3

longitude

Question 4

The organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community.

Answer 4

government

Question 5

A tool or instrument for finding directions is called a ________________.

Answer 5

compass

Question 6

The _______________ is the imaginary line that is located 0 degrees latitude. It splits the earth in half into its northern and southern section.

Answer 6

equator