World Geography Chapter 1

The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.

• Social science
• Geography
• Region
• Globe

A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.

• Region
• Meteorology
• Cartography
• Physical geography

A flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth's surface.

• Human geography
• Globe
• Map
• Geography

A spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet.

• Social science
• Region
• Physical geography
• Globe

The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in the city of Washington D.C. What is this an example of?

• Cartography
• Absolute location
• Globe
• Relative location

Canada is north of the United States. What is this an example of?

• Absolute location
• Environment
• Relative location
• Meteorology

Which of the following divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Equator
• Tropic of Capricorn

Carlos does not understand what the blue lines on his map represent. What should he look at to find the answer?

• map key
• scale bar
• compass rose
• map title

The imaginary lines on a map the run east to west (horizontally).

• Longitude
• International Date Line
• Prime Meridian
• Latitude

__________________________ is presenting the ideas or words of another person without giving credit to that person.

• inference
• bibliography
• plagiarism
• main idea