NM Geography

Question 1

A measurement of location based on a place’s latitude and longitude coordinates.

Answer 1

Absolute Location

Question 2

A location explained by events or circumstances of the past. (NM as part of New Spain, for example.)

Answer 2

Historic Location

Question 3

The physical area that exists at a certain elevation range in which organisms have similar characteristics and mannerisms.

Answer 3

Life Zone

Question 4

A visual representation showing identifiable landmarks such as mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans, and other prominent geographic features. (A map you take on a road trip, for example.)

Answer 4

Physical Map

Question 5

A measurement of location that is described using its surroundings, rather than a precise geographic measure. (referring to landmarks) (NM is north of Mexico and south of Colorado)

Answer 5

Relative Location