Study Guide 2/20

what is the absolute location of Washington D.C?

38*N 77*W

what is the difference between a large scale and small scale map

Large scale- small area with more detail small scale-large area with little detail

List and descried/ define the 5 themes of Geography

Location-2 types that help show or tell where things are, place-made up of human/physical characteristics with a special meaning, region-see definition, human/ environment-show how both humans/environment interacts and ideas spread or move

what are the parts of a map and describe them

compass rose-shows directions, key-unlock the meaning of symbols and colors, scale bar-shows how measured distance on a map relates to actual distance( EX. inches on map= so many miles)

what is the chief disadvantage of maps

they distort info

in regards to location, what terms are used to describe the RELATIVE LOCATION of a place?

N , S , W , E or cardinal directions

Why are globes more accurate than maps?

Globes are more accurate than maps because maps distort info such as the size of shape, distance, or scale. Globes information shows landmass, water bodies, major cities, latitude, and longitude lines, and shows the relief of mountains.

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How do humans and the environment affect each other?

Humans affect the environment through waste. Waste affects water quality, trees, and even animals. The environment affects humans because it's unpredictable. like hurricanes and we can do nothing. SOMETHING LIKE THAT

What are the five maps we have discussed?

Physical, Political, Climate , Population density< economic resources

what are the two types of maps and their differ

Thematic and general purpose: thematic-shows both humans and physical features while general purpose shows either on or the other but never both on the same map

what are examples of visuals do geography use to show info

charts, graphs and pictures/ diagrams

where are four places you can find maps

mall, subway, parks, textbooks

what are the two main tools that geographers use

maps and globes

what hemisphere are made by the equator? Prime Meridian

norther and southern: Eastern and western hemispheres

what is the line that is the staring point form measuring lines of longitude? Hint; runs through Greenwich, England

prime meridian

why are globes the most accurate way to show places on earth

shows distance and direction more accurately, size and shapes of landform are more accurate, don't distort many features

what is the difference between absolute and relative location?

A relative location is the position of something relative to another landmark. For example, you might say you're 50 miles west of Houston. An absolute location describes a fixed position that never changes, regardless of your current location

would road maps be general purpose or thematic maps?

Road Maps would be considered General purpose maps because they show natural features like rivers, cities, and even elevation. General purpose maps are also less likely to change over time. Thematic maps are used for temperature, language, or population. Thematic maps are most likely to change over time.

describe the different between elevation and relief

elevation shows how tall a landform is while relief shows the difference between the elevation of two landforms

what two things interact and affect each other

humans and the environment

What is the difference on latitude and longitude?

latitude - lines is east to east, and longitude - lines is north to south