Basic Geography Vocabulary

A flat representation of the earth is called a(n)

• atlas
• map
• globe
• almanac

A 3-dimensional representation of the earth is called a(n)

• atlas
• map
• globe
• almanac

A system that stores and displays geographic data (in layers) is called

• GPS
• GIS
• ARC
• NOAA
• Option 2

The compass rose shows

• orientation
• scale
• what symbols on a map mean
• GPS coordinates

Latitude and longitude are necessary to determine ___ location.

• absolute
• relative
• geometrical
• determinent

The measurement north and south of the Equator is called

• latitude
• longitude
• meridian

A physical feature would include

• Grayson Highlands National Forest
• Aswan High Dam
• Pyramids of Giza
• Marion Middle School

Another word for distorted would be

• scale
• inaccurate
• true
• accurate

The measurement east and west of the Prime Meridian is called

• latitude
• longitude
• parallel

A cultural feature would include

• Great Barrier Reef
• Gulf of Mexico
• Nile River
• Sydney Opera House