Unit One - Introduction to Geography

Question 1

Distortion

Answer 1

A change in shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map.

Question 2

Geographic Coordinates (Coordinates)

Answer 2

A set of numbers that together describe the exact location of something, such as a place on a map.

Question 3

Global Grid

Answer 3

The system of imaginary lines (called parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude) used to divide the surface of Earth on maps and globes.

Question 4

Map Scale

Answer 4

An element of a map that shows how a unit of distance on the map (such as an inch) relates to the actual distance on the surface of earth.

Question 5

Relative Location

Answer 5

Where a place is located in relation to another place.

Question 6

Absolute Location

Answer 6

The precise point where a place is located on Earth.

Question 7

Meridian of Longitude

Answer 7

An imaginary line between the North and South poles that crosses the equator at right angles.

Question 8

Parallel of Latitude

Answer 8

The imaginary line around Earth that runs parallel to the equator.

Question 9

How many relative locations can a place have?

Answer 9

Many

Question 10

How many absolute locations can a place have?

Answer 10

One

Question 11

Parallels of latitude measure degrees _____ and _____ of the Equator.

Answer 11

North, South

Question 12

Meridians of longitude measure degree _____ and _____ of the Prime Meridian.

Answer 12

West, East

Question 13

Parallels of latitude are _____.

Answer 13

Horizontal

Question 14

Meridians of longitude are _____.

Answer 14

Vertical

Question 15

Thematic Map

Answer 15

A map that shows a particular theme or topic.

Question 16

Physical Features

Answer 16

Any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water.

Question 17

Climate

Answer 17

The pattern of weather over a long period of time.

Question 18

Elevation

Answer 18

The height of land above sea level.

Question 19

Characteristics of Goode’s Homolosine:

Answer 19

Shows size and shape of continents, but distorts size and shape of oceans.

Question 20

Characteristics of Mercator:

Answer 20

Shows direction, but distort size of continents, especially near the poles.

Question 21

Physical Features Map

Answer 21

Shows the natural parts of earth’s surface.

Question 22

Climate Map

Answer 22

Shows the climate of the area.

Question 23

Economic Activity Map

Answer 23

Shows the way people produce, buy, and sell goods and services.

Question 24

Vegetation Maps

Answer 24

Shows the trees and plants that grow in a location.

Question 25

Political Map

Answer 25

Helps us see where countries, states, and important cities are located.

Question 26

Population Density Map

Answer 26

Show where large numbers of people cluster.

Question 27

Region

Answer 27

An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas.

Question 28

Physical Characteristics

Answer 28

Characteristics used to describe the physical environment.

Question 29

Human Characteristics

Answer 29

The impact that people have on a place that makes it unique.

Question 30

Examples of Physical Characteristics

Answer 30

Mountains, Plains, Plateaus, Rivers, Oceans

Question 31

Examples of Human Characteristics

Answer 31

Religion, Population, Politics, Culture, Government.

Question 32

5 Examples of Unifying Characteristics for World Regions

Answer 32

Climate, Industry, People, Physical Features, Vegetation.

Question 33

Human-Environment Interaction

Answer 33

Trying to explain how humans depend on, adapt to, and modify their environment to meet their needs.

Question 34

What does it mean for humans to depend on the environment?

Answer 34

Humans using the environment to provide for their needs.

Question 35

What does it mean for humans to adapt to the environment?

Answer 35

Humans changing the way they live in order to survive.

Question 36

What does it mean for humans to modify the environment?

Answer 36

Humans changing the environment.

Question 37

When discussing the geography theme “movement,” what three things can move around the world?

Answer 37

People, Goods, Ideas.

Question 38

Characteristics of Robinson:

Answer 38

Balances the distortion of size and shape.

Question 39

Example of Humans Depending on the Environment

Answer 39

Growing Plants

Question 40

Example of Humans Adapting to the Environment

Answer 40

Wearing warm clothes.

Question 41

Example of Humans changing the Environment

Answer 41

Building Dams