History Detectives- Geo, Arch, & Hist

Scientists who study past human life and activities by examining artifacts such as tools, fire pits and bones. 

• paleontologist
• elder
• archeaologist
• doctor

What is geography?

• the study of Earth
• the study of fossils
• the study of people
• the study of history

What are physical features?

• mountains, hills, plains, plateaus, rivers
• symbols
• natural resources
• things you can see

What is a region?

• A piece of land
• An area with unique features
• 5 states put together
• A bowl of cereal

30* 20" North Latitude and 81* 40' West Longitude is an expression of

• absolute location

• compass rose

• elevation

• relative location

A compass is a tool that is used to describe one component of motion. Which component of motion does a compass describe?

• Direction

• Distance

• Time

• Speed

Imaginary lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator

• Projection

Imaginary lines that circle the Earth from Pole to Pole, measuring distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Scale

• Hemisphere

Which of these tells you this distance north or south of the Equator?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• International Dateline

• Meridians

A "half sphere," used to refer to one-half of the globe when divided into North, South, East, and West.

• Scale

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Hemisphere