Unit 1 Geography Flashcards
A globe is…
… A sphere that is the model of the Earth.
Lines of latitude are imaginary lines that run…
… East and West.
Lines of longitude are imaginary lines that run…
… North and South.
The equator divides the Earth into what two hemispheres?
Northern and Southern Hemispheres
The equator is a 0 degrees what?
Latitude
The prime meridian divides the Earth into what two hemispheres?
Eastern and Western Hemispheres
The prime meridian is at 0 degrees what?
Longitude
What are the cardinal directions?
North, East, South, West
Water covers how much of the Earth’s surface?
3/4 Three-fourths
The Earth has how many oceans?
5
The Earth has how many continents?
7
The Gulf of Mexico is the large body of water between which two states?
Texas and Florida
What are some examples of landforms?
Mountains, plains, valleys, peninsula, island, etc.
The largest mountain range in the Eastern United States is the…
… Appalachian Mountains.
The largest mountain range in the Western United States is the…
… Rocky Mountains.
Land completely surrounded by water is called…
… and island.
Vegetation is the _____ life in an area.
Plant
Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called the area’s _______.
Climate
Coastal plains, grasslands, and forests are all types of ________ regions.
Vegetation regions
What affects where people choose to live?
Climate, physical features, vegetation
Hurricane Katrina caused people to…
… leave to find a new place to live.
All 50 states have their own…
… government.
The largest state in the United States is…
… Alaska.
The smallest state in the United States is…
… Rhode Island.
What states border Texas?
Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas
What ocean borders California?
The Pacific Ocean
