Chapter 1 Test Guide

Lines on a map that circle Earth from east to west

• latitude

• longitude

• meridian

• equator

Named bodies of water and landforms, like the Gulf of Mexico

• physical features

• climate zones

• cultural landmarks

• historical events

The most accurate map of Earth

• globe

• map

• atlas

• chart

Lines on a map that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

The study of our natural surroundings and how we interact with them.

• Geography

• History

• Biology

• Physics

________________: Makes the laws in a country, state, or community

• government

• school

• hospital

• library

________________: Different plants in an area

• vegetation

• animals

• minerals

• climate

North America is located in what 2 Hemispheres?

• northern and western

• southern and eastern

• northern and eastern

• southern and western

What are the 4 Main Points on a compass called?

• cardinal points

• secondary points

• tertiary points

• intermediate points

What is the symbol on a map that shows direction?

• compass rose

• legend

• scale

• grid lines