Chapter 1 World Geo Review

Lines of latitude are called:

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Longitude

• Circumference

The landsat system is a set of __________ that collect geographic data.

• people

• helicopters

• satellites

• cars

The Equator and the Prime Meridian cut in the world into halves called ___________________.

• hemispheres

• parallels

• meridians

• continents

A topographic map shows:

• borders

• man-made and natural features

• natural features only

• weather patterns

Thematic maps can show

• climate

• vegetation

• natural resources

• any of these

A 3-D model of the earth is called a:

• what 3-D model? The world's flat, man.

• landsat

• map projection

• globe

Which kind of map shows changes over time?

• physical

• political

• historical

• thematic

Which type of map shows natural landforms like mountains and rivers?

• physical

• political

• thematic

• historical

Which type of map shows states, capitals, and cities?

• physical

• political

• thematic

• historical

What type of map shows regions like the midwest, the gulf states, and New England?

• physical

• political

• thematic

• historical