Unit 1 Vocab

What is the study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with them called?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Geography

• Physics

What is a tool or instrument for finding directions?

• Telescope

• Map

• Globe

• Compass

What is an imaginary line called that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

• Meridian

• Parallel

• Equator

• Tropic

What is a sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it?

• Globe

• Map

• Atlas

• Satellite

What is a physical feature on Earth's surface such as a mountain or a plain called?

• Ocean

• Landform

• Atmosphere

• Climate

What is an imaginary line called that runs west and east around Earth?

• Parallel

• Meridian

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

What is the organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community and has the power to enforce them?

• Library

• School

• Hospital

• Government

What term describes a part of Earth’s surface including landmasses and bodies of water?

• Climate

• Vegetation

• Geography

• Government

What are the types of plants in an area or a region called?

• Climate

• Vegetation

• Geography

• Government

What term describes weather patterns, such as those in temperature, rainfall, and wind, measured over time in an area?

• Climate

• Vegetation

• Geography

• Government