7th Grade Geography Concepts

Which of the following maps would have the least amount of distortion and be the best representation of true Earth?

• Mercator Map

• Globe

• Robinson Projection Map

• Topographic Map

These are called: Movement of People, Goods & Services, Region, Human-Environment Interaction, Location: Absolute & Relative Place

• Historical Studies

• Themes of Geography

• Basic Map Skills

• Gross Domestic Products of a Country

What are the only countries in South America that do not border Brazil?

• Ecuador

• French Guinea

• Paraguay

• Colombia

• Chile

What type of map is featured below?

• Political Map

• Climate Map

• Physical Map

• Vegetation Map

What do latitude and longitude lines help geographers identify?

• to find relative location

• to measure the depths of the ocean

• to find absolute location

• to determine the elevation of mountains

What do we call the part of a map that explains the symbols and the colors?

• scale

• map key

• title

• glossary

What is the name of the dividing line in red on this world map?

• International Date Line

• Prime Meridian

• Arctic Circle

• Equator

Which hemisphere is highlighted in yellow on this world map?

• Northern

• Eastern

• Southern

• Western

What type of climate is located in the majority of the Southeastern part of the US? (hint: keep in mind the map is curved)

• Semiarid

• Tropical Wet

• Humid Subtropical

• Marine West Coast

What characteristic of a region can end up dividing the people who live within the region?

• the people using the same language

• the people practicing the identical religion

• the people sharing a similar cultural identity

• the people belonging to different ethnic groups