Geography Notes Review #1

What does physical geography study?

• The distribution of networks of people and cultures on Earth’s surface.

• The study of Earth’s seasons, climate, atmosphere, soil, streams, landforms, and oceans.

• The study of human behavior and psychology.

• The study of technological advancements.

What is another name for lines of longitude?

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Equators

• Tropics

What is the term used for the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator?

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Tropics

• Longitudes

What is the degree of the prime meridian?

• 90°

• 45°

• 0°

• 180°

Which of the following is an example of Relative Location?

• 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W

• 51.5074° N, 0.1278° W

• North of the shopping mall

• 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E

Which of the following best describes Relative Location?

• A precise position on Earth's surface

• A place's location in relation to other places

• A place's cultural significance

• A place's historical importance

What is the Relative Location of Marietta, Georgia?

• 34 N 84 W

• In the Southeastern United States

• At 34 degrees North latitude

• At 84 degrees West longitude

Absolute location is also known as latitude and longitude

• True

• False

What is the main challenge in creating a map projection?

• Mapping a 3D object onto a 2D surface

• Finding the exact center of the earth

• Calculating the distance between continents

• Determining the population of a country

A map projection always creates an accurate representation of direction, shape, and size.

• True

• False