World Geography Unit 1 Review

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This line divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres

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Prime Meridian

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This line divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres

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Equator

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This line measures 23° 26' N latitude

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Tropic of Cancer

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This line measures 23° 26' S latitude: Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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A representation of the curved Earth on a flat surface is known as a--

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map projection

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Which of the following is FALSE about the Mercator projection? Options: It can be used for navigation, Land sizes are accurate, Ocean distances are correct, Directions and angles are accurate

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Land sizes are accurate

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The way in which people, ideas, resources, and physical systems travel across the globe is known as--

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movement

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Another name for lines of latitude is--

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parallels

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This theme describes the absolute and relative position of places on the globe.

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location

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Which statement best uses the theme of place? Sioux Falls is located at 43.55°N, 96.73°W; South Dakota transports the majority of its pork to China; The primary religion of South Dakota is Protestant Christianity; South Dakota is located south of North Dakota.

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The primary religion of South Dakota is Protestant Christianity.