Geography Flashcard

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What is a population map?

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A map that shows the number of people living in different areas.

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How do mapmakers collect data for a population map?

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By counting how many people live in an area.

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Where is most of Earth's water found?

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In the five oceans.

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What is the main difference between an island and a peninsula?

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An island is completely surrounded by water, while a peninsula is not.

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What are climate maps used to show?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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What factors cause vegetation to vary in different regions?

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Different climates and physical features.

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What is a climate zone?

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A region of the Earth with a specific climate, such as tropical, temperate, or polar.

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What is the purpose of a physical map?

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To show natural features of the Earth, like mountains, rivers, and lakes.

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What is a continent?

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A large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.