Geography Flashcard

Front

What is the exact position on Earth, often given in latitude and longitude, called?

Back

Absolute Location

Front

Which of the following describes a place in relation to other places?
Absolute Location, Place, Relative Location, Region

Back

Relative Location

Front

Which of the following is an example of human-environment interaction? A river, A mountain, People building cities, The Tropic of Cancer

Back

People building cities

Front

What theme of geography explores how people, goods, and ideas move between places?

Back

Movement

Front

Which of the following is an example of a region? The equator, The Pacific Ocean, A desert, A group of countries sharing a similar climate

Back

A group of countries sharing a similar climate

Front

Which type of map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and deserts? Options: Political Map, Physical Map, Road Map, Thematic Map

Back

Physical Map

Front

A map that focuses on population density is an example of what type of map?

Back

Thematic Map

Front

Which type of map uses contour lines to show elevation and landforms? Options: Physical Map, Topographic Map, Road Map, Thematic Map

Back

Topographic Map

Front

Which type of map helps with navigation by showing highways and roads? Options: Political Map, Road Map, Topographic Map, Physical Map

Back

Road Map

Front

Which line measures distance north or south of the Equator?

Back

Latitude