Chapter 1 Section 1- 5 Themes of Geography

a line of latitude is also known as a

(a)  

the study of the Earth is called

(a)  

a line of longitude is also known as a/an

(a)  

a half of Earth is known as

(a)  

the directions north, east, south, and west are known as

(a)  

the distance north or south of Earth's Equator, in degrees is known as its

(a)  

The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian is known as its

(a)  

Geographers use the five themes of geography to

• measure locations

• study world history

• organize information

• study world music

Geographers' studies include oceans, landforms, climate, and

• ancient mathematical calculations

• asteroids

• comets

• how people affect their environment

To pinpoint the absolute location of a place, geographers use ________.

• the North and South Poles

• the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• nearby landmarks

• latitude and longitude