W Geo - Unit 1 test review 2024

These lines, also known as meridians, are represented by vertical lines, running north to south, on a map or a globe.

• longitude

• Parallels
• Tropics
• latitude

What is the explanatory table of symbols used on a map.

• A grid system for locating places on the map.
• A scale bar showing distances on the map.
• A compass rose indicating cardinal directions.
• A legend or key that explains the symbols used on a map.

According to the climagraph below, during which months would you most need to carry an umbrella?

• July,-August

• January-March

• October-November

• December-February

An area defined by a common characteristic, such as production of a product and can be placed within boundaries or a border.

• Zone
• District
• Formal Region

• Functional Region

The image below is of a map that shows landforms, bodies of water, and other features of the Earth. This type of map is called a ...

• road map
• political map
• climatic map
• physical map

An area defined by popular feelings and images rather than objective data

• Perception Region

• Reality
• Fact
• Functional Region

The building of dams and canals to irrigate desert regions is an example of the geographic theme of _________.

• cultural diffusion
• physical geography
• climate change
• human-environment interaction

The set of lines crossing the Earth’s surface horizontally, (circling east and west, measuring north and south) are known as the ________________________.

• equatorial lines
• lines of latitude
• lines of longitude
• meridian lines

Why is a globe a better model of the earth than a map?

• A globe is a better model of the earth than a map because it accurately represents the Earth's three-dimensional shape and spatial relationships without distortion.
• A globe is easier to carry than a map.
• Maps provide more detailed information about specific locations.
• A globe can be used to measure distances more accurately than a map.

On the opposite side of the Prime Meridian lies the _____________________.

• Tropic of Cancer
• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line