Geography Vocabulary (Theme of Location) Mini- Quiz

What is the definition of relative location?

• The exact location of a place on the Earth

• The location of a place compared to another place

• The points of longitude and latitude that identify a location

• The east-west lines that surround the globe

What is the definition of absolute location?

• The exact location of a place on the Earth

• The location of a place compared to another place

• The points of longitude and latitude that identify a location

• The east-west lines that surround the globe

What are latitude lines also known as?

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Hemispheres

• Equator

What is the Equator?

• Zero degrees longitude

• Zero degrees latitude

• 180 degrees longitude

• 180 degrees latitude

What are longitude lines also known as?

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Hemispheres

• Equator

Define the Prime Meridian..

• Describes an exact location.

• A misrepresentation of the true size and or shape of an object.

• Zero degrees Longitude; passes through Greenwich, England.

• Shows landforms on the earth's surface.

Parallel lines never ...

• end

• intersect

• break

• curve

Coordinates are points of...

• general areas near the equator.

• longitude points that intersect in warm areas.

• latitude points that specify a region.

• longitude and latitude lines that identify a location.

This person creates maps..

• Geologist

• Cartographer

• Choreographer

• Photographer

This type of map shows landforms on the Earth's surface, such as lakes, rivers, mountains, deserts, and valleys..

• Map Projection

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Special Purpose Map