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shows cities and borders between states and countries.
political map
physical map
climate map
vegetation map
Imaginary line running north and south around the earth. The zero degree longitude line
symbol
Prime Meridian
map key
physical map
shows the surface of the earth including land features and oceans
political map
physical map
climate map
vegetation map
The study of the earth and how people use its resources.
latitude
longitude
map key
Geography
shows what symbols on a map stand for
compass rose
physical map
map key
symbol
an action or object that stands for something else
symbol
Equator
latitude
longitude
imaginary lines circling the earth running east and west
Prime Meridian
latitude
compass rose
symbol
Geography is the study of Earth.
True
False
What do we use to find absolute location?
latitude and longitude
the equator and international dateline
a GPS and an XLP
landmarks and distances
What is relative location?
Where a place is compared to another place.
Where a place is as defined by latitude and longitude.
The location of a star on a map.
The location of oceans and continents.
Which is NOT one of the Five Themes of Geography?
Location
Language
Movement
Region
1528 Dragonback Way, Frisco, TX 75034 is an example of what kind of location?
Absolute
Relative
The lines that run north to south on a map are called
Quadrant Lines
prime meridian lines
latitude lines
longitude lines
The lines that run East to West on a map are called
Longitude Lines
Quadrant Lines
Latitude Lines
Meridians
The red line on this map represents the imaginary line at zero degrees latitude.
Prime Meridian
International Dateline
Equator
Eastern and Western Hemisphere
This map element tells the purpose of the map.
A period in European history that emphasized education and using logic to improve people's lives. Before this, superstition was used to explain the world.
Enlightenment
New Age
Holocaust
20th Century
Factors of Production:
A desire for something that may or may not be required
Productive resources; human and natural resources and capital goods
Examples include trees, air, and land.
The human and natural resources and capital goods used to produce goods and services
natural features of the earth like mountains, valleys, and plains
landform
climate
region
hemisphere
the weather of a region over a long period of time
region
border
continent
climate
a large area of land that has similar landforms and/or cultures
geography
hemisphere
region
bay
the height of land above or below sea level
valley
elevation
sea level
bay
half of a sphere
continent
globe
hemisphere
gulf
the largest land masses on earth
ocean
bay
gulf
continent
Interpret
to explain the meaning or purpose of an idea or event.
a suggestion or idea
- to limit or confine
respecting legal rights in court matters.
movement of people and/or animals from one area to another
agriculture
migration
culture
land bridge
things in nature that are useful to people, such as water, soil, and minerals
agriculture
natural resources
archeologist
nomad
the religion, language, and traditions of a group of people
land bridge
nomad
agriculture
culture
planting and growing food.
culture
shopping
archaeologist
agriculture
a change in the way of life which allows people to survive
adaptation
natural resource
environment
migration
a person who searches out and investigates unknown places
settlement
explorer
navigate
expedition
a time in the late 1400s when countries looked for new trade routes to Asia
settlement
Age of Exploration
expedition
product
a journey made for the purpose of exploration
motive
expedition
navigate
explorer
the EXACT SPOT where something is located usually its latitude and longitude
relative location
distortion
map scale
absolute location
the APPROXIMATE SPOT where something is located, usually compared to other places
relative location
distortion
map scale
absolute location
an area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
island
lake
marsh
peninsula
a deep, narrow valley surrounded by tall cliffs
mesa
canyon
plateau
mountain
a large body of water that is surrounded by land
ocean
river
lake
stream
a high, flat area of land
plateau
marsh
valley
mountain
A government ruled by a king or queen
democracy
oligarchy
republic
monarchy
an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
biography
secondary source
primary source
credible source
a document or written work created after an event
primary source
secondary source
biography
credible source
the movement in Europe in the 1600s and 1700s that emphasized the use of reason
Puritans
Pilgrims
Enlightenment
Great Awakening
bodies of salt water surrounding great land masses that cover about 71% of the Earth's surface
latitude/parallels
cartographers
Equator
ocean
A government where citizens elect their leaders.
monarchy
republic
oligarchy
pantheon
sell or transfer abroad
enlightenment
equator
export
hemisphere
bring in from abroad
import
mercantilism
navigation
salutary
______________—when there is not enough (none) of an item for everyone who wants or needs it
Shortage
Surplus
Scarcity
Competition
Multiculturalism
the presence of two different cultures in the same country or region.
to bring together and mix into a whole.
a society where many different cultures live together.
the set of qualities and beliefs that make one person or group different from others
Printing Press
a person that makes blocks for printing
a newspaper
a group of people who tell the news
a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates
common currency of most European Union member states; those E.U. nations currently using the Euro are collectively referred to as the Eurozone.
Tariff
Trade Barrier
Currency
Euro
system of government by the whole population
Economy
Democracy
Surplus
Technology
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
Artifacts
Culture
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Economy
Democracy
Surplus
Technology
An area in which people have many shared culture traits
democracy
monotheistic religion
culture region
government
A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community
culture region
citizen
human rights
government
Organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services for a society.
democracy
government
citizen
civilization
What is the earliest date?
44 AD
1450 BC
789 AD
553 BC
Cooperate
to work or act together with others for a common goal or purpose
the countries of Germany, Italy, and Japan—the three dictatorships that formed an alliance to fight World War II
to discuss an issue at length and in detail
immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it.
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Artifact
Dendrochronology
information that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you’re researching.
Primary Sources
Artifact
Secondary Sources
Dendrochronology
When two cultures interact and merge together.
cultural diffusion
Columbian Exchange
claim
convert
What was the period of drastic change in scientific thought that took place during the 16th and 17th centuries called?
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Great Awakening
Work done for others, such as haircuts or car repairs.
Trade
Labor
Services
Expenses
The labor, skills, and abilities of workers
Talent
Capital Resources
Civic Virtue
Human Resources
To adapt is to
Refuse to make changes
Talk to people
Make changes or adjust the way we live
a line separating two political regions such as countries or states.
region
border
gulf
elevation
