Geography Concepts and Features

Anna Reed introduces Jamaica's location and physical features, explaining cardinal points, highlands, lowlands, and physical features like landforms and bodies of water. She also covers latitude and longitude, and relief maps, providing a comprehensive understanding of geographical concepts.

What are the four main cardinal points?

• North, South, East, West

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Forward, Backward, Sideways, Diagonal

• Above, Below, Beside, Across

Which mountain range is considered the tallest in Jamaica?

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Blue Mountain Range

What is a characteristic of lowlands?

• Volcanic activity

• Steep slopes

• Flat land near sea level

• High elevation

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature?

• Internet

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Climate

What is the purpose of a physical map?

• To highlight physical features like rivers and mountains

• To display population density

• To indicate economic activities

• To show political boundaries

How do lines of latitude run across the Earth?

• Vertically

• East-West

• North-South

• Diagonally

What is the main use of latitude and longitude?

• To measure temperature

• To predict weather patterns

• To describe the location of places on Earth

• To calculate time zones

What does a relief map show?

• Population distribution

• Elevation differences

• Political boundaries

• Climate zones

What is the formula for calculating relief?

• Highest elevation minus lowest elevation

• Average elevation plus sea level

• Sum of all elevations

• Lowest elevation times highest elevation

What percentage of Jamaica's surface is more than 1,000 feet above sea level?

• Nearly 25%

• Nearly 100%

• Nearly 50%

• Nearly 75%