5 Themes of Geography!

What do we use to find absolute location?

• latitude and longitude
• the equator and international dateline
• a GPS and an XLP
• landmarks and distances

Exact location of a place on the earth described by global coordinates (latitude/longitude):

• Relative Location

• Absolute Location

Where a place is located in relation to another place (down the street from the stop light):

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

Zero degrees latitude, divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres:

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Equator

• Region

An area of earth that is unique by its cultural and physical characteristics:

• Region

• Natural Resources

• States

• Country

Any productive resource existing in nature, including wild plants, minerals, wind, oil, and water:

• Unnatural Resources

• Artificial Resources

• Natural Resources

• Essential Goods

0 degrees longitude; separates the eastern and western hemispheres:

• Equator

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

• Middle Line

75 Degrees South, 90 Degrees W is an example of which type of location?

• Absolute

• Relative

123 North Main Street, Hanover PA 17327

Is an example of what type of location?

• Absolute

• Relative

The Prime Meridian divides our Earth into what two hemispheres?

• Northern & Southern

• Eastern & Western