5 Themes of Geography Review Game

Front

What is the definition of "relative location"?

Back

The location of a place compared to another place.

Front

Which term describes the exact location of a place on Earth?

Back

Absolute location

Front

What do lines of latitude measure?

Back

Distances north or south of the equator

Front

What are lines of longitude?

Back

Imaginary lines running north and south around the earth

Front

What is the prime meridian?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres

Front

What is a map?

Back

A representation of the Earth or part of the Earth on a flat surface.

Front

What is a compass rose?

Back

A symbol on a map showing cardinal and intermediate directions.

Front

Which type of map shows the pattern of something spread out over an area?

Back

Distribution map

Front

Which type of map shows historical information?

Back

Historical map

Front

Which type of map shows cities, states, and countries?

Back

Political map