What is Geography - Unit 1

What is NOT part of the 5 Themes of Geography

• Regions

• Place

• Human Environment Interaction

• Transportation

What is an example of a RELATIVE LOCATION of the city of Elmhurst

• West of Chicago, North of Oakbrook, South of O'Hare airport

• 41.8 N, 87.9 W

What is an example of a ABSOLUTE LOCATION of the city of Elmhurst

• West of Chicago, North of Oakbrook, South of O'Hare airport

• 41.8 N, 87.9 W

Which is NOT a part of the Movement from the 5 themes?

• Movement of People

• Movement of time

• Movement of Goods

• Movement of Ideas

What is the definition of "Relative Location"?

• The position of something on the Earth's surface

• Where a place is located in relation to another place

• What the location is like

• The exact location of a place on the earth using coordinates

What is the definition of "Absolute Location"?

• The position of something on the Earth's surface

• Where a place is located in relation to another place

• What the location is like

• The exact location of a place on the earth using coordinates

A map that shows natural features like mountains, rivers, deserts, etc is an what type of map?

• Physical

• Functional

• Political

• Thematic/ Special Purpose

A map that shows established boundaries like borders of states or countries, and identifies the locations of towns or cities is what type of map?

• Physical

• Functional

• Political

• Thematic/ Special Purpose

A map that shows a specific information such as the distribution of human or physical features is what type of map?

• Physical

• Functional

• Political

• Thematic/ Special Purpose

True or False: Every map projection distorts (changes) the surface of Earth in some way.

• True

• False