Chapter 5 Review

Location described by means of a grid is _________.

• absolute location

• cardinal directions

• intermediate directions

• relative location

Location described in relation to other places is _________.

• absolute location

• cardinal directions

• intermediate directions

• relative location

Which globe shows the equator?

• Globe A

• Globe B

Which globe shows the prime meridian?

• Globe A

• Globe B

Identify the impact of location on climate. Put each climate into the correct area.

Groups:

(a) near equator

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(b) near North Pole or South Pole

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(c) halfways between North and South Pole

• cold climate

• hot climate

• mild climate

Match each term with its definition.

• latitude

• a point's position on Earth's surface in relation to the prime meridian

• location

• a point's position on Earth's surface in relation to the equator

• climate

• a point on Earth's surface expressed by means of a grid or in relation to the position of other places

• longitude

• long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions

Predict the climate of each country based on its location.

Groups:

(a) cold climate

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(b) hot climate

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(c) moderate climate

• Greenland

• United States

• Venezuela

• Argentina