Geography Skills Review

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What is a map scale?

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distance on a map in relation to actual distance on Earth

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A map that highlights differences in height between mountains and lower regions is called

Back

a physical map

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What is the main purpose of global positioning technology?

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To determine absolute locations on Earth.

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A reading of (36N, 140E) provides

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an absolute location

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In the grid system used to map locations on Earth's surface, lines parallel to the Equator are called

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latitudinal lines

Front

Longitude lines indicate

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distances east and west of the Prime Meridian

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What does human geography examine?

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the relationships between physical environments and people

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Back

The map is an outline map and physical map of Europe.

Front

What type of map is described?

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The map is an outline map and political map of South America.

Front

What type of map is described?

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The map is a reference map and physical map of North America.