Geography

In a global address, this is always listed first:

• latitude

• longitude

The imaginary set of lines that connect from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• latitude

• longitude

• equator

• prime meridian

This type of map has a special purpose, such as showing population density.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

The precise address or coordinates of a place is called:

• the absolute location

• Equator

• the relative location

• Prime Meridian

Maps distort which of the following:

• area

• shape

• distance

• any one of the above

The U.S is located in which hemisphere?

• Eastern

• Mediterranean

• Northern

• Southern

Is the following an example of climate or weather: In New England, many people wear boots in the winter.

• Climate

• Weather

Map Projections are

• when the teacher projects a map on the white board

• the method by which the Earth is turned into a 2D image, or map

• also called map distortions

• always completely accurate

This type of map shows landforms, like rivers or mountains.

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

What area lies north of 66°N?

• tropics

• Australia

• arctic

• Antarctica