Regions Post-Test Study Set

Explain why the climate in Fargo, North Dakota and Miami Florida are very different. AnswerFargo, North Dakota is further from the equator so it is colder than Florida which is closer to the equator. Give one characteristic of a political map. Answer-borders,boundaries, cities, capitals, highways Give one characteristic of a physical map. Answer-deserts, mountains, plains,valleys What is a cartographer? Answer-a person that decides what information to include on a map What are the five regions? Be able to locate and name them on a regions map. Answer-northeast, southeast, midwest, west, and southwest What are the five factors that are used to determine a region? Answer-climate, vegetation, natural resources, culture, and landmarks Name 2 factors that determine what a region specializes in. Answer-climate and natural resources A map that shows physical features is a _______________. Answer-physical map Natural Resources Answer-A material from nature such as soil and water that people use. Economy Answer-The system people use to produce goods and services. Latitude Answer-The distance north and south of the equator Prime Meridian Answer-The line of longitude located at zero degrees. Region Answer-An area that has one or more features in common. Longitude Answer-The distance east or west of of the prime meridian. Geography Answer-The study of the world and the people and things that live there. Land Forms Answer-A feature on the surface of the land. Political Map Answer-A map that shows cities states and countries. Culture Answer-The beliefs, customs, art, etc. of a particular society, group, place or time. Weather Answer-The state of the atmosphere at a specific time