Geography Terms

Which of the following correctly defines "geographer"?

• imaginary line on Earth that goes from east to west, and shows distance around the Equator

• to be touching or connected in an unbroken series

• an area of land controlled by a nation

• someone who studies geography

Which of the following correctly defines "contiguous"?

• exact location of a place

• touching or connected in an unbroken series

• imaginary line on Earth that goes from north to south and shows a location's distance from the Prime Meridian

• location of a place in relation to other landmarks

Which of the following correctly defines "longitude"?

• imaginary line on Earth that goes from east to west and shows a location's distance from the equator.

• exact location of a place

• imaginary line on Earth that goes from north to south and shows a location's distance from the Prime Meridian

• deep valley with steep sides

Which of the following correctly defines "relative location"?

• touching or connected in an unbroken series

• deep valley with steep sides

• imaginary line on Earth that goes from east to west and show's a location's distance from the Equator.

• location of a place in relation to other landmarks