6th Grade Chapter 2 Review

Front

The line that divides the Earth into northern and southern halves is called the ______.

Back

Equator

Front

These imaginary lines circle the Earth from north to south.

Back

longitudes

Front

Which of the following statements is true?

• Globes distort the features of the Earth's surface.
• Maps distort the features of the Earth's surface.
• Globes and maps are equally accurate at showing the Earth's surface.
• Geographers have no way to accurately show the Earth's surface.

Back

Maps distort the features of the Earth's surface.

Front

Which of the following is one of the Five Themes of Geography? The Uses of Geography, Human-Environment Interaction, The World in Spatial Terms, Human Systems

Back

Human-Environment Interaction

Front

What type of map would you use to identify the location of cities?

Back

political map

Front

What type of map would you look at to learn about the historical battles fought in a region?

Back

special-purpose map

Front

The act of running a business and taking risks is called _____?

Back

entrepreneurship

Front

What does a producer want to do?

Back

Supply goods while charging the highest price.

Front

When a good is scarce, it means that ______.

Back

it is hard to find and likely to cost more

Front

What you give up when you choose one thing over another is called ______.

Back

opportunity cost