Impact! Geography Historian's Toolkit p. HT9-HT16

The five themes of geography include _____________, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions. p. HT10-11

The exact spot of a place on Earth's surface is called its ___________location. p. HT14

Which are themes of geography? (choose three)

• movement

• map projections

• human-environment interaction

• location

• maps and globes

The Equator circles the Earth and divides it into the ______ and ______ Hemispheres.

• Eastern

• Southern

• Northern

• Western

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere? p. HT13

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Latitude

What are the advantages of a map over a globe? (choose two) p. HT12

• A map is easier to carry.

• A map can show true size, shapes, distance, and direction at the same time.

• A map can show small areas in great detail.

• A map is the most accurate way to show Earth.

Lines of latitude (choose three) p. HT14

• measure distances north or south of the Equator.

• circle the Earth parallel to the Prime Meridian.

• measure distances east or west of the Equator.

• circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.

• are measured in degrees.

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into the ______ and ______ Hemispheres. p. HT13

• Eastern

• Western

• Northern

• Southern

Which statement accurately describes lines of longitude? p. HT14

• They are parallel to the Prime Meridian and measure distances north or south.

• They begin at 0° at each pole and measure 90° at the Prime Meridian.

• They measure distances east or west of the Prime Meridian.

Which statement accurately describes lines of latitude? p. HT14

• They measure distances north or south of the Equator.

• They are parallel to the Prime Meridian and measure distances east or west.

• They are numbered from 0°N at the North Pole to 90° at the Equator.