Unit 1 Introduction to Geography

The world is made up of which hemispheres?

• North/South

• East/West

• North/South East/West

• It's not split

Which line divides the northern and southern hemispheres?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

These lines run east to west, BUT measure north and south of the equator.

• latitude

• longitude

What does this measure on a map?

• population of people living in the area

• the scale of the map

• average temperature

• boundaries

Which of the following represents a thematic map?

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What shows the cardinal directions on a map?

• title

• legend

• scale

• compass rose

Which type of map shows the rivers, lakes and mountain ranges in a particular area?

• political

• physical

• secondary

• thematic

Carol explained to her friend that she lived 2 miles north of the Burger King in Elkton. What type of location identification is this called?

• relative

• absolute

Which part of a map shows and explains the symbols used?

• compass rose

• legend

• scale

• title

What is a Geographer?

• A person who studies geography.

• Characteristics that come from human ideas and actions.

• Characteristics that come from the natural environment.

• A person who makes maps.