Tools of Geography

Which is NOT a theme of geography?

• movement

• location

• culture

• region

Which lines RUN from EAST to WEST?

• Latitude

• Longitude

Is the prime meridian a line of latitude or longitude?

• latitude

• longitude

Which map feature tells you about the map's symbols and shading?

• locator map

• scale

• title

• key

North, South, East, and West are called

• Cardinal Directions

• Intermediate Directions

• Compass

Which type of map shows you states, countries, and cities?

• Political

• Physical

• Special-purpose

• Satellite

What word do we use to describe the distance a place is above sea level?

• height

• scale

• distortion

• elevation

Distortion is an issue found with...

• Globes

• Satellite Images

• Map Projections

• GIS

What kind of map will show you data for a specific location?

• Globe

• Map Projection

• Aerial Photograph

• GIS

Which type of tool is the most accurate depiction of the Earth?

• Globe

• Map Projection

• GIS

• Photographs