Geography Flashcards
geography
you can learn a lot about a place from a ….
map
what is a map?
a drawing from above showing places and information about the place
what is a view?
a way of seeing things
what is a plan?
a drawing as seen from above
what is a side view?
what you see when you look at something from the side
what view are maps drawn in?
plan views
what view of the ground does a bird flying in the sky have?
plan view
what is a simple picture or letter that has a special meaning on a map called?
a symbol
what is a list on a map that explains what symbols on the map mean called?
a key
a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other to form blocks. (drawn over a map)
a grid
numbers and letters on a map grid
a grid reference
What is the purpose of a grid and grid reference?
to help find places on a map
the way someone or something is pointing or moving
direction
an instrument that shows direction
compass
what are the four main points on a compass? name them clockwise from the top
North, East, South, West
Where does the sun rise?
In the east
Where does the sun set?
In the west?
An area that has its own government and rules
a country
a large area of land, for example, Africa
a continent
a large area of sea
an ocean
where land and sea meet
coast
Is South Africa a country or continent?
country
What does RSA stand for?
Republic of South Africa
Why is it called South Africa?
It is on the South end of the African continent
How many provinces are there in South Africa
9
the line between two countries or provinces
a border
Name the 9 Provinces
Western Cape Eastern Cape Northern Cape Kwa Zulu Natal Gauteng Free State North West Mpumlanga Limpopo
Which Oceans does the Western Cape border on?
Ocean and Indian
Which Ocean is off the coastline of Kwa Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape
Indian Ocean
What is a globe?
a round map of the world
a piece of land surrounded by water
an island
How many continents are there on planet Earth?
7
Name the 7 continents
Antartica Africa Asia Australia Europe North America South AMerica
