Unit One Study Guide

Vocab- Define and give example Location

Physical
geography
Regions

Geographic
Geography
factors
Spatial
Cartography
Patterns
GPS
Elevation
GIS
Processes
Mental Maps
Human
geography
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Natural
Boundaries
Man-made
Boundaries
Absolute
location
Relative
location

What is a population density map and how do you read one?

How does Geography contribute to the creation of borders?
What is the difference between man made and natural borders?
Name 2 natural borders of the United States?
What are 2 man made borders of the USA?
What is a cartogram?
What are counties (USA)?
Relative location : ____________ :: absolute location : ____________
Is to
as
is to
9) What is the term that describes the measure of distance north or
south of the Equator?
10)
What is the term that describes the measure of distance
east or west of the Prime Meridian?
11)
Give an example of how geographers can help during
natural disasters such as
a. Earthquake
b. Hurricane
c. Blizzard
d. Tornado
12)
How can people in the government or business workers use
GIS? Give an example.
13)
Can farmers use GIS or GPS? Explain why or why not
14)
Write a summary and thesis statement for each of the
following topics
a. The division of the Korean Peninsula
b. Turks vs. Kurds
c. Russia and Ukraine dispute
d. Palestinians in Israel
e. Chinese take over of Tibet
f. China vs. Taiwan
15)
Answer the following
give a definition of Global Positioning Systems and/or discussion of
the history of Global Positioning Systems
explain how Global Positioning Systems work and sketch a visual
explain how Global Positioning Systems have improved navigation

- How can you use GPS