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Geography, Hominids, Maps, Early Migration

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Question 1
1.

Match the term or place that matches each description.

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people who study geography
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Geography
information scientists gather
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Social science
a part of the world that has one or more common features
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Data
a flat drawing that shows part or all of the Earth’s surface
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Geographers
used to figure out the distance between two locations on a map
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Region
a field that studies people and the relationships between them
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Map
imaginary line that circles the globe. Represents 0 degrees Latitude
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Globe
a tool geographers use to see what land in an area looks like from above the Earth
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Satellite image
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
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Equator
a spherical model of the Earth
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Scale
Question 2
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The five major __________________________ of geography are Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions.

Question 3
3.

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

Question 4
4.

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

Question 5
5.

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

Question 6
6.

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

Question 7
7.

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

Question 8
8.

Complete the sentences

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People, communities, and ____________________ are all examples of what human geographers study.
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human geography
Physical geography and _____________ are the two main branches of geography.
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climate
______________________ is the study of weather and what causes it.
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landscapes
Landforms, bodies of water, and _________________ are all examples of what physical geographers study.
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cartography
_____________________ is the science of map making.
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meteorology
Question 9
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Match the theme to its example.

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Times Square has bright lights that attract tourists.
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Movement
An airplane flying to Paris, France.
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Regions
People clearing forests so they can build homes.
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Human-Environment Interaction
A large area that has farms, only 1-2 story homes, a lot of vegetation, and no public transportation.
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Place
867 Smith Lane
Salt Lake City, Utah 104510
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Location
Question 10
10.

Match the Map Skill to its example.

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The Prime Meridian separates the _______ and the _______ hemispheres.
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Prime Meridian
Lines on a map that run North to South.
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Lines of Latitude
An imaginary line that represents 0 degrees longitude.
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Compass Rose
Lines on a map that run west to east.
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Northern and Southern
This symbol tells us distinct directions on a map.
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Eastern and Western
The equator separates the ___________ and the _____________ hemispheres.
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Lines of Longitude
Question 11
11.

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

Question 12
12.

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

Question 13
13.

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

Question 14
14.

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

Question 15
15.

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

Question 16
16.

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

Question 17
17.

The Prime Meridian separates which two hemispheres?

Question 18
18.

Which early hominid had the nickname "Handyman"

Question 19
19.

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

Question 20
20.

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

Question 21
21.

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

Question 22
22.

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

Question 23
23.

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