Geographical and Motion Concepts

The video tutorial introduces the concept of position, explaining it as the location of an object. It provides examples, such as the position of the Pacific Ocean and a light switch, and discusses cardinal directions like north, south, east, and west. The tutorial also covers how motion is a change in position and the role of a global positioning system (GPS) in determining an object's location, direction, and speed. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to think about the Earth's position in the solar system.

What is the position of the Pacific Ocean relative to the United States?

• To the north

• To the south

• To the west

• To the east

What is the position of Antarctica on Earth?

• At the Prime Meridian

• At the Equator

• At the South Pole

• At the North Pole

Which of the following is NOT a way to describe the position of a light switch?

• On the ceiling

• Above the floor

• On the wall

• Inside the room

In which direction does the Sun rise?

• East

• South

• North

• West

What is the position of Canada relative to the United States?

• To the east

• To the south

• To the west

• To the north

What is motion defined as?

• A change in the shape of an object

• A change in the size of an object

• A change in the position of an object

• A change in the color of an object

Which of the following can a global positioning system NOT tell us?

• The color of an object

• Which direction it is moving

• How close it is to other objects

• Where an object is

Which of the following is an example of motion?

• A stationary car

• A spinning wheel

• A parked bicycle

• A still tree