Chapter 1 - "The Geographer's World"

Absolute location uses cardinal directions to describe where something is.

• False

• True

Which of the following is the most accurate representation of the world?

• Globe

• Map Projection

Which direction do lines of latitude run?

• east - west

• north - south

Which direction do lines of longitude run?

• east - west

• north - south

How many continents are on the Earth?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

A large landmass (Asia, Africa, etc...)

• continent

• ocean

• peninsula

• island

The earth has ______ oceans.

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Thematic maps can show different types of information on a map, such as population density, land use, and elevation.

• True

• False

The part of a map that tells what colors and symbols mean

• map key / legend

• title

• scale

• compass rose

The part of a map that tells directions

• map key / legend

• title

• scale

• compass rose