A Spatial Way of Thinking

A map that shows economic activity is a type of

• physical map

• thematic map

• regional map

• weather map

What kind of information is shown on this map?

• climate zones

• population density

• vegetation zones

• economic activity

Which of the following will you find on a map that shows physical features? Choose all that apply.

• bodies of water

• businesses

• population density

• landforms

Which term means the pattern of weather over a long period of time?

• economics

• density

• weather

• climate

What are diamonds, coal, and petroleum examples of?

• land uses

• economic activities

• natural resources

• vegetation zones

What does this map show?

• economic activity

• climate zones

• vegetation zones

• population density

What do geographers call an area with one or more features that set it apart from other areas?

• a landform

• a city

• a climate zone

• a region

a line of mountains connected by high ground.

• bay

• hill

• mountain range

• isthmus

a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

• bay

• strait

• reef

• island

a large area of flat land with few trees.

• isthmus

• reef

• coast

• plain