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Name the advantages of a map. |
Allows one to see all of the earths surface and they show more detail. |
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Describe a functional region. |
They are made up of different places that are linked together, and functions as a unit. |
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What is a globe? |
A sphere with a map of the earths land masses and bodies of water. |
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Name the five kinds of maps and describe what they show. |
A) Political - shows boundaries B) physical – shows natural features C) population – shows density D) economic – how a living is made E) natural resource – way people use land |
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What is geography? |
That study of people, their environment, and their resources. |
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Describe a formal region. |
Has one or more common features that make it different from the surrounding area’s. |
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What is the disadvantages of a globe? |
Not used as much, hard to transport. |
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What are the four parts of a map? |
1. Title - tells you the subject of the map 2. Key - explains the meaning of the colors and/or symbols 3. Scale - helps you read distance on the map in miles or kilometers 4. Directional Arrow - shows which way is north, south, east, and west |
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Give two reasons why the Robinson projection is useful. |
1. Shows the correct size and shape of landscape 2. Also gives an accurate view of the relationship between land and water |
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If north is toward the top of the map which side is east. |
The right side. |
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What is history? |
An account of what has happened in the lives of various people. |
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Why is the Mercator projection good for showing land masses? |
The latitude and longitude lines are at 90°. |
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What does the scale tell us about a map? |
Helps you read distance on the map in miles or kilometers. |
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What is the problem associated with the Mercator projection? |
Distorts size away from the equator. |
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What is the advantage of a globe? |
Shows sizes and shapes accurately. |
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Name the five themes and give an description for each. |
1. Location: A) Absolute - exact location B) Relative - in relation to something else 2. Place: A) described in both physical and human features 3. Human environment interaction: A) how people have changed and adapted to their natural environment 4. Movement: A). Movement of people, ideas, and Goods 5. Regions: A) an area with similar, unifying characteristics |
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On a small scale map 1 inch might equal how many miles? |
500 miles |
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What is the directional arrow used for? |
Shows which way is north, south, east, and west. |
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What is a map? |
A drawing of the earth’s surface. |
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How do we show the connection between geography and history? |
Geographers developed five themes or topics. |
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What does the key tell us? |
Explains the meaning of the colors and/or symbols. |
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What is the disadvantage of a map? |
Maps distort or misrepresent some parts of the earth. |
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How does geography help historians understand the past? |
By showing how people and the land are related. |
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On a large scale map 1 inch might equal how many miles? |
5 miles |
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What does the title tell us about a map? |
Tells you the subject of the map. |