Georgraphy Midterm Review

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What does the relative location of a place tell you?

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It tells you where a place is compared to another place.

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What is the most common type of vegetation in the central area of both southern Canada and the United States?

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Temperate grasslands.

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What type of map shows population density?

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Thematic map.

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Which founding peoples influenced the castle-like buildings found in the Pacific Region of Canada?

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British settlers.

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What term means the pattern of weather over a long period of time?

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Climate.

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What is a thematic map?

Back

A map that focuses on a specific theme or subject, such as population density.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term weather patterns.

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What are coniferous forests?

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Forests primarily made up of cone-bearing trees, such as pines and firs.

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What is a physical map?

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A map that shows natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

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What is a political map?

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A map that shows governmental boundaries, such as countries, states, and cities.