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Friday, August 29, 2014


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Monday, August 25, 2014

25th 2014, August HOMEWORK- Review & Main Idea

25th 2014, August  Homework- Review & Main Ideas


11. Which of the above terms indicate imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth?
  Latitude indicates the imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth.

12. Which term marks the beginning of longitude?
  Prime Meridian marks the start of longitude.

13. Which of the terms has 180 degree in each hemisphere?
  The longitude has 180 degree in each hemisphere, east, south, north and west.

14. How may hemispheres be divided?
  The hemispheres are divided by north, south, east, and west.

15. What imaginary line separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
 The equator is the line separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere.

16.Which term is also known as a meridian line?
 Longitude is also known as the meridian line.

17.Would a cartographer work on a map or globe?
A cartographer works on a map, a globe is a form of a map, so in a way yes they do both. But mostly the work is focused on a 2D map.

18. Why are maps projections needed?
The earth and its model, globe, are rounded, 3D, projections are need to flat out the details and adjust it in a orderly way. 

19. Which of the above terms are associated with the geographic grid?
There are a number of terms form above that are associated with the geographic grid, equator, prime meridian, latitude, and longitude.

20. Which term characterizes the study of the use of land spaces?
The term to characterized the study of the use of land is , of course, geography.

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1. How is absolute location different from relative location?
Absolute location is the location of a place with coordinates; relative location is to locate a place relative to other landmarks.

2. What are some examples of information that would be included in a place description?
In a place description, you will need to vividly describe the location-colors, size, landmarks, sights, sounds , population, and location.

3.How is place different from region?
A region is a vast area of land , where a place refers to a small area , or location.

4. Why do geographers study movement?
The study of movement tracks the travel of people, goods or ideas from one location to another.

5. What is the purpose of a map?
The purpose of a map is through navigation.

6.How do satellites aid in mapmaking?
The satellites give some sort of idea of the physical appearance of the land mass, telling them where features are so they can make maps.

7.Why is GIS a valuable tool for examining the geography of a place?
The GIS is a valuable tool; it stores information in a digital database.

8. How is the use of small-scale maps different from the use of large-scale maps?
Small-scale maps show cities or towns; large-scale maps show continents , bodies of water, and countries.

9. In what ways may relief be shown on a map?
Some ways relief may be shown on a map is by coloring, contour lines, and shading.

10.What are three types of thematic maps?
The different types of thematic maps are Qualitative maps, Cartograms, and flow-line maps.