Geography Midterm Review

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Geography is the study of the distribution and interaction of Earth’s physical and human features.

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the distribution and interaction of Earth’s physical and human features.

Front

What imaginary line cuts across the top of South America?

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the line dividing the Northern and Southern hemispheres

Front

Countries east of the prime meridian are in the

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Eastern Hemisphere.

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What is one way that formal regions are defined? Options: by a central place, by continental area, by a physical feature

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by continental area

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Why do people change their environment?

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to meet their needs

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What is a disadvantage of a globe?

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We can see only half of it at any time.

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What is a disadvantage of a map?

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distortion

Front

Which of the following can be shown on a topographic map? natural features, navigation routes, population densities

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natural features

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Which element of a map lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map?

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legend

Front

What is one way that present-day cartographers gather most geographic information?

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by satellites