25/26 World Geography CUA 1

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The relative geographical position of a place in relation to other places or features is called its __.

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Relative location

Tags

CCSS.RH.9-10.4

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A __ map is a general-purpose map that displays natural features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts.

Back

Physical map

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CCSS.RH.9-10.7

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A map that is in a person’s mind is called a __ map.

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Mental map

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CCSS.RH.9-10.2

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The elevation of landforms is shown by using __ lines on a topographic map.

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Contour lines

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CCSS.RH.9-10.7

Front

Which skill is a geographer using to interview students about the routes they take to travel to school each morning?

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Conducting fieldwork

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CCSS.RH.9-10.1

Front

Which absolute location is closest to the Equator? Options: 45°N, 90°W; 0°N, 30°E; 60°S, 100°W; 25°N, 75°W

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0°N, 30°E

Tags

CCSS.RH.9-10.7

Front

What happens the moment you cross the International Date Line?

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The calendar date changes

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CCSS.RH.9-10.2

Front

Which map projection would be the best choice for navigation on the sea by ships?

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Mercator projection

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CCSS.RH.9-10.7

Front

Who is using GPS technology?

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A hiker using satellites to find exact coordinates

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CCSS.RH.9-10.7

Front

Which basic question of geography can be answered by consulting lines of latitude and longitude?

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Where is it?

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CCSS.RH.9-10.7