World Geography Chapter 1 Review

Front

What are the "great circle routes"?

Back

They mark the shortest distance that an object can travel between two points.

Front

What is used to represent the curved projection of the Earth on the flat surface of a map?

Back

Map projection

Front

An internal map

Back

a person's perception of features of the Earth's surface

Front

The equator is a line of _______________.

Back

latitude

Front

What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?

Back

a map distorts properties like distance 

Front

What happens to the Poles on a Robinson projection?

Back

They appear to be slightly flattened.

Front

Which is an example of an absolute location?

Back

30 N Latitude, 150 W Longitude

Front

Which of the following collects visual information about earth? Options: Transmitters, GPS, GIS, Satellites

Back

Satellites

Front

Example of a formal region: French Riviera, Corn Belt, Great Lakes shipping industry, train system in Germany

Back

Corn Belt

Front

An example of physical geography is:

Back

the importance of water to farmers