Unit 1: Geography Literacy Flashcards
What is the only true representation of the earth?
Globes
Which map projection accurately shows the shape of countries?
Mercator
Which map projection accurately shows the size of countries?
Gall-Peters
Which map projection receives criticism because it shows the colonizing powers of the European countries?
Mercator
Which map projection is commonly used today as the standard world map because it provides the best balance between size, shape, distance, and direction?
Winkle Tripel
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information Systems
True or False: Relative location refers to an exact location using a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude, or by an exact address.
False
The relationship between the unit of measurement on a map and the actual distance is called…
Map scale
The imaginary lines that circle the globe in a north-south directions are referred to as…
Lines of longitude
How many time zones does Canada have?
Six
Which time zone does Manitoba fall under?
Central Standard Time
What type of map is used to show natural and human made features?
General-Purpose
What type of map is used to illustrate the geographic distribution of a certain topic?
Thematic maps
What type of map is used to show surface feature of landscape by using contour lines?
Topographic
Which yup of map shows more detail, but covers a smaller area?
Large-scale maps
Define the term geography.
The study of the Earth’s human and physical systems and their relationship between them.
Deceive the relationship between physical and human geography.
Human geography has many benefits with physical geography. Unlike physical geography does it have benefits from humans using them. For example, we use cars, factories etc. that is not good for physical geography. Humans take from the crops for food. If the ground stopped producing crops, human would have less food choices. If the earth was all bumpy, we wouldn’t have places to build buildings.
In the geographical questions, what refer to…
Refers to both human and physical features found in earth.
In the geographical question, where refers to…
Refers to the location of the feature you are looking at. It can be absolute or relative.
In the geographical question, why there refers to…
Refers to the reasons why the feature is where it is.
In the geographical question, why care refers to…
Refers to the reason why this knowledge is important.
What’s the purpose of maps Ms how they can be used to study physical and human geography?
The purpose of a map can vary depending on what type of map you are looking at. They can be used to study because it shows different types of perfections of the world. There are many manors that can help with different issues.
What is a map projection?
It is a globe that gets put on a 2d flat surface.
What are the limitations to using map projections?
There are many map projections in the world with their own strengths. The limitations to using them is that there is no way to put the world on a map without any distortion.
Explain the difference between direct statement scale and R.F scale.
A direct scale tells you fhe exactly how large or small a distance is.
R.F scale is a scale used to show from a fractions.
List Canada’s time zones in order from east to west.
Atlantic ST, Newfoundland and Labrador ST, Eastern ST, Central ST, Mountain ST, Pacific ST
Explain the theory behind time zones
The earth rotted on its axis and moves 15 degrees every 60 minutes. After 24 hours, it completes a full rotation.
How many time zones round the world?
24
What does UT stand for and why are all time zones based one this?
UT stand for Universal Time.
Define physical geography
The study of the natural features of the earths surface (ex. Mountains, valleys, rivers)
Define human geography
The study of all human activities and their impact on the natural environment (ex. Settlements, school, boats)
Advantages and disadvantages of Robinson projection
Visually appealing.
Curves make it look more like a globe.
Toward the North and South becomes bigger.
It distorts size.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Winkle Tripel projection
Useful for multiple reasons.
Most accurate of them all.
Distorts in size.
Not okay with small regions.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Mercator projection.
Preserves shape
Good for navigation
Distorts size.
Edges get bigger than they are supposed to be.
