Geographic Basics

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The study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on earth.

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Geography

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What is likely to produce more distortion? A globe., A small scale map., A large scale map., A city map.

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A small scale map.

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Becker's location at 45.41 degrees north latitude and 93.84 degrees west longitude.

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Absolute location

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How many degrees east or west longitude is equal to 1 hour? Options: 10 degrees., 15 degrees., 20 degrees., 25 degrees.

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15 degrees.

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If it is 8:00 a.m. in Minnesota, what time is it in California?

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6:00 a.m.

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Often identified by its toponym or name, it refers to a specific point on earth distinguished by particular characteristics.

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Place

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The scientific process of transferring locations on the globe to a flat map.

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Projection

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Another name for any line of longitude

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Meridian

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Which is NOT a great circle route? Options: The equator, Tropic of Cancer, Prime Meridian, All meridians or lines of longitude

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Tropic of Cancer

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Developed in the 1500s, this map projection was used for sea navigation although size of land masses are distorted.

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Mercator