The Geographer's World chapter 1 review

Lines of latitude run east to west; lines of longitude run north to south.

• True

• False

A map is more accurate than a globe because it does not distort physical reality.

• True

• False

The map feature that indicates north, south, east, and west is the map key.

• True

• False

Geographers look at how people, products, ideas, and information move from one place to another.

• True

• False

What is the name for unique locations on Earth that are defined by both physical and human characteristics?

• landscapes

• places

• vistas

• environments

What is climate?

• the average weather in a place over a long period of time

• the day-to-day state of Earth's atmosphere

• the combination of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, and wind

• the natural surroundings of a place, including its landforms and resources

Which of the following geographical tools is a visual display of numerical information?

• map

• diagram

• graph

• table

Which of the following maps would most likely show the location of your house and the nearby streets?

• large-scale map

• thematic map

• small-scale map

• physical map

Which of the following would most likely be explained by the key on an elevation map?

• the kinds of plants that grow in different areas

• the amount of annual rainfall each color represents

• the locations and names of cities

• what height above or below sea level each color represents

What does Line A on the map represent?

• line of latitude

• meridian line

• line of longitude

• dateline