Unit One Review World History

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Which of the following is an example of relative location? A. 34°S, 58°W B. The capital of France is Paris C. Cairo is located in northeastern Africa D. Tokyo is at 35°N latitude and 139°E longitude

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Cairo is located in northeastern Africa

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Which of the following is an example of absolute location? Brazil is east of Argentina, Canada is north of the United States, 51°N, 0°W, The Amazon River flows through several countries

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51°N, 0°W

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What information does a map’s key (legend) provide?

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It explains the meaning of the map’s symbols and colors.

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Which imaginary line separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Which part of a map helps you find the main directions like North, South, East, and West?

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Compass Rose

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Which map projection tries to balance size and shape, making it useful for general world maps?

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Robinson

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Why do many people live in river valleys?

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The land is good for farming.

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What difficulty did all three trails share?

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Sickness, tough landscapes, and not enough supplies.

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How do physical and political maps work together to give a fuller picture of a place?

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Physical maps show natural features like rivers and mountains, while political maps display borders and cities.

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Longitude lines run:

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North to South