Unit 1: Geographer's World Retake

Lines of Latitude measure _____ and ____ on a map

• North, South

• East, West

• Distance, Scale

• Elevation, Distance

Lines of Longitude measure ____ to ____ on a map

• North, South

• East, West

• Distance, Scale

• Elevation, Distance

Which statement best explains how formal regions differ from functional and perceptual regions?

• They have overlapping boundaries that are not clearly defined.

• They have clear boundaries with one or more common features.

• They are defined by how they reflect human feelings and attitudes.

• They are comprised of different places that are linked together.

All of the following are reasons why Geography is important EXCEPT:

• It helps communities minimize the impact of natural distasters.

• It helps governments make good national and international security decisions.

• It helps us understand the universe better.

• It helps businesses make good location decisions.

Geographers view the world

• narrowly

• suspiciously

• linearly

• spatially

What latitudinal zone has the warmest average annual temperature?

• High latitudes

• Middle Latitudes

• Low Latitudes

• All latitudinal zones show equal areas of warm temperatures.

Based on the map, what can be inferred about average annual temperature?

• Latitude has no influence on average annual temperature.

• The warmest average annual temperatures surround the Prime Meridian.

• Warmest average annual temperatures follow lines of longitude.

• The warmest average annual temperatures lap around the earth following lines of latitude.

A primary reason that geographers study maps is to

• predict changes in government policies.

• infer relationships between people and places.

• understand the time order in which and event unfolded.

• appreciated the value systems of world cultures.

Which of the 5 themes of Geography is highlighted in the above map?

• Place

• Regions

• Location

• Movement

According to the map key, the dots on the map represent

• Ancient campsites

• Present-day population names and places

• Final destinations

• Early urban settlements