Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Aiden and Sophia are planning a treasure hunt for Henry's birthday. They want to give Henry the exact location of the treasure. What type of location are they providing?

• absolute location

• relative location

A feature on a map that tells how a measured distance on a map relates to an actual distance on earth.

• climate

• scale bar

• map key

• geography

The study of the earth and its people, places and environments.

• region

• geography

• landform

• climate

The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

• erosion

• landform

• climate

• weather

Nora, Emma, and Aria are on a hiking trip. They are using a map to navigate. The map indicates the height of the land they are on above sea level. What is this called?

• hemisphere

• elevation

• scale

• geography

An area of the earth that has unique cultural or physical features, such as the Mid-West.

• place

• location

• region

• movement

Natural or physical features of the earth's surface.

• landforms

• map projection

• remote sensing

• climate

Abigail, Luna, and Lily are on a treasure hunt. They found a map with various symbols and shading. What part of the map should they refer to understand these symbols and shading?

• scale bar

• compass rose

• map key

• relief

Aiden, Nora, and Mia are studying geography. They are discussing the term that refers to half of the earth. What is it called?

• technology

• elevation

• compass rose

• hemisphere

Noah, Grace, and Priya are on a treasure hunt. They have a map to guide them. What tool on the map would help them understand cardinal (North, South, East, West) and intermediate directions (NE, SE, NW, SW)?

• compass rose

• thematic map

• remote sensing

• map projection