Geography, Hominids, Maps, Early Migration

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23 questions
10

Match the term or place that matches each description.

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a part of the world that has one or more common features
Geography
a field that studies people and the relationships between them
Social science
imaginary line that circles the globe. Represents 0 degrees Latitude
Data
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
Geographers
information scientists gather
Region
people who study geography
Map
a flat drawing that shows part or all of the Earth’s surface
Globe
a tool geographers use to see what land in an area looks like from above the Earth
Satellite image
a spherical model of the Earth
Equator
used to figure out the distance between two locations on a map
Scale
1

The five major __________________________ of geography are Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions.

1

A specific spot on Earth, such as a street address, is called an absolute __________________________.

1

The theme Place refers to an area’s __________________________, the physical and human features that define it and make it unique.

1

Geographers study how people interact with their __________________________, or an area’s land, water, climate, plants and animals, and other physical features.

1

__________ geography seeks to understand why the world looks the way it does.

1

A general description of where a place lies is called its _______________________ location.

5

Complete the sentences

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People, communities, and ____________________ are all examples of what human geographers study.
human geography
Physical geography and _____________ are the two main branches of geography.
climate
Landforms, bodies of water, and _________________ are all examples of what physical geographers study.
landscapes
_____________________ is the science of map making.
cartography
______________________ is the study of weather and what causes it.
meteorology
5

Match the theme to its example.

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867 Smith Lane
Salt Lake City, Utah 104510
Movement
An airplane flying to Paris, France.
Regions
People clearing forests so they can build homes.
Human-Environment Interaction
Times Square has bright lights that attract tourists.
Place
A large area that has farms, only 1-2 story homes, a lot of vegetation, and no public transportation.
Location
6

Match the Map Skill to its example.

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Lines on a map that run west to east.
Prime Meridian
Lines on a map that run North to South.
Lines of Latitude
This symbol tells us distinct directions on a map.
Compass Rose
An imaginary line that represents 0 degrees longitude.
Northern and Southern
The equator separates the ___________ and the _____________ hemispheres.
Eastern and Western
The Prime Meridian separates the _______ and the _______ hemispheres.
Lines of Longitude
2

The First North Americans migrated across the Bering Land Bridge, from Asia to North America.

2

When looking at a map, what tells you the subject of the map?

2

I show direction. North, South, East, and West. What am I?

2

The Key or Legend is like the table of contents of a map.

2

Lines on a globe that measure distance East or West of the Prime Meridian.

2

Lines on a globe that measure distance North or South of the equator.

2

The Prime Meridian separates which two hemispheres?

2

Which early hominid had the nickname "Handyman"

2

Which early hominid had the largest brain and highest intelligence level?

2

Who was the only Hominid who did not use a tool?

2

When the First Americans crossed into North America they used the...

2

Constantly moving, following a food source and collecting wild plants and berries is a lifestyle known as....

2

When you are constantly moving and you do not have a permanent home you are...