
Understanding Absolute Location in Geography
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Kristen Whiley
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the relative location of a place tell you?
the longitude and latitude of a place
where a place is compared to another place
the map projection being used to show a place
which symbol shows a place on a map
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary method for determining absolute location in geography?
Using latitude and longitude
Using street addresses
Using landmarks
Using postal codes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How do latitude lines run on the Earth's surface?
Parallel to the Equator
From the North Pole to the South Pole
Diagonally across continents
In a circular pattern
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What technology uses a network of satellites to provide location data?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Radio towers
Weather balloons
Underwater cables
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does the Geographic Coordinate System use to describe locations on Earth?
Numerical coordinates
Color codes
Alphabetical codes
Symbolic representations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why is the Geographic Coordinate System important for cartography and navigation?
It ensures consistent and accurate location data
It provides colorful maps
It simplifies language translation
It reduces the need for physical maps
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following
Absolute Location
This location never changes
Toponym
North, south, East and West are
Human Interaction
The name given to places on earth
Cardinal Directions
Humans' involvement with the earth and other humans is
Relative Location
A place relative to another place defines
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