Unit 1 Study Guide

Which of the following best defines "Absolute Location"?

• The exact position of a place on the Earth's surface using coordinates

• The position of a place relative to another landmark

• The height of a place above sea level

• The process of collecting data from a distance

What is "Relative Location"?

• The exact coordinates of a place

• The position of a place in relation to other places

• The process of mapping the Earth's surface

• The measurement of elevation

Lines of latitude run _______ to _______ and measure distance _______ and _______ of the Equator.

• east to west; north and south

• north to south; east and west

• east to west; east and west

• north to south; north and south

Lines of longitude run _______ to _______ and measure distance _______ and _______ of the Prime Meridian.

• east to west; north and south

• north to south; east and west

• north to south; east and west

• east to west; north and south

What is the Equator?

• The line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres

• The line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres

• The highest point on Earth

• The process of collecting data from satellites

What is the Prime Meridian?

• The line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres

• The line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres

• The highest point on Earth

• The process of mapping the Earth's surface

Which of the following best describes a "Map Projection"?

• The process of transferring the Earth's surface onto a flat map

• The measurement of elevation

• The use of satellites to collect data

• The exact position of a place using coordinates

What is a "Great Circle Route"?

• The shortest path between two points on a sphere

• The highest point on a mountain

• The process of mapping the Earth's surface

• The measurement of elevation

What does "Elevation" refer to?

• The height of a place above sea level

• The process of collecting data from a distance

• The exact position of a place using coordinates

• The shortest path between two points on a sphere

What is "Relief" in geography?

• The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area

• The process of mapping the Earth's surface

• The use of satellites to collect data

• The exact position of a place using coordinates