Unit 1: Study Guide

What is the most accurate depiction of the world?

• Map

• Globe

• Atlas

• Diagram

Why is a globe considered more accurate than a map?

• It is easier to carry

• It is flat

• It represents the true shape of the earth

• It shows more details

Define Latitude

• Latitude is the distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator.

• Latitude is the distance from the North Pole to the South Pole.
• Latitude measures the height of a location above sea level.
• Latitude is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate on its axis.

Define Longitude

• Longitude is the distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian.

• Longitude is the time it takes for the Earth to rotate once.
• Longitude measures the height of a location above sea level.
• Longitude is the distance from the equator to the poles.

Define Geography

• Geography is the study of animal behavior.
• Geography focuses solely on climate change.
• Geography is the analysis of historical events.
• Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

What is a parallel on a map?

• A parallel is a type of map projection.
• A parallel is a measurement of distance on a map.
• A parallel is a line of longitude on a map.
• A parallel is a line of latitude on a map.

What is a degree on a globe?

• A degree on a globe is a unit of measurement used to specify locations.

• A degree on a globe indicates the height above sea level.
• A degree on a globe is a type of geographical feature.
• A degree on a globe measures the distance between two points.

What unit of measurement is used for latitude and longitude lines?

• Meter

• Inch

• Degree

• Mile

Define Equator

• The Equator is a line of longitude at 90 degrees.
• The Equator is a physical boundary separating countries.
• The Equator is a region with extreme cold temperatures.
• The Equator is an imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Define meridian

• An imaginary line on the Earth's surface running from the North Pole to the South Pole. Line of Longitude

• A line that circles the Earth parallel to the equator.
• A type of geographical coordinate that measures latitude.
• A boundary that separates different time zones.