Intro to Geography

Front

What is the study of the Earth's surface, its features, and the people who live on it called?

Back

Geography

Front

What did early explorers believe about the shape of the Earth?

Back

The Earth was flat.

Front

What is a disadvantage of using globes as models of the Earth?

Back

They are not very portable.

Front

What are maps best used for?

Back

Providing detail in small areas.

Front

What is a challenge of using maps to represent the Earth?

Back

Maps can't show everything perfectly because Earth is round.

Front

What do horizontal lines on a map represent?

Back

Latitude lines

Front

Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What do vertical lines on a map represent?

Back

Longitude lines

Front

Which line divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

What do political maps show?

Back

Countries, borders, and cities