US History Unit 1 Study Guide Flashcards
absolute location
the exact location of any place on Earth
relative location
the location of a place in relation to other landmarks
territory
an area of land that is under a country’s control and protection but is not part of the country
longitude
imaginary lines on earth that go from north to south and show a locations distance from the Prime Meridian
Latitude
Imaginary lines that go from East to West and show a locations distance from the Equator.
GIS
user data to manage, analyze, and share geographic information
navigable
deep and wide enough for ships to travel on or through
geographer
a person who studies georgaphy
conguous
connected by shared borders
canyon
deep valley with steep sides
What is the Piedmont
an area of rich soil that East of the Appalachian Mountains
What are the U.S. Territories? Name them
areas of land that are under U.S. control and protection, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa
What is the Continental Divide
Separates the flow of water in the U.S.
How are Alaska and Hawaii different from the other 48 states
They are non-contiguous States
Describe the St. Lawrence River
(Sea Way) A series of locks and canals that make it navigable.
Name the Great Lakes. Which one is the largest?
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior - Lake Superior is the largest
Explain how city planners might use GIS data.
GIS uses data to manage, analyze, and share trends in geographic information . It helps people
Explain what is the cause and what is the effect in the following statement: “The Mississippi River Basin area has fertile soil and ample rainfall, which makes it excellent for farming”
Cause - Fertile soil and ample rainfall
Effect - area is excellent for farming
