Bellringer #3Answer the following question in complete

sentences. You do not have to write the question. Must be at least 3 sentences.

Which of the 5 Themes of Geography do you feel is the most important and why?

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5 Themes Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzyMuXq

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Basic Geography Vocabulary

Codes….Top Secret!

Physical MapMap that shows features like bodies of water,

mountains, depressions, volcanoes, etc.

Political MapMap that shows cities, states, boundaries,

countries, etc.

Population DensityThe amount of population per square mile.

Map KeyExplains the meaning of symbols on a map.

Map ScaleHelps determine distance on a map.

Compass Rose, Cardinal Directions & Intermediate DirectionsCompass Rose – direction indicator on a mapCardinal Directions – North, South, East and

WestIntermediate Directions – NE, NW, SE, SW,

etc.

ElevationHow above or below a location is to sea level.

International Date LineINDIVISIBLE north to south line that passes

through the Pacific Ocean. Use to indicate global position.

Prime Meridian0° line of longitude. Located in Greenwich,

England. Used to determine global position.

Latitude and LongitudeLatitude – lines running east to west to

determine global position.Longitude – lines running north to south to

determine global position.

Equator & HemisphereEquator – imaginary line around the center of

earth to help determine global position.Hemisphere – how the earth is divided.

Equator determines hemisphere.

Absolute Location & Relative LocationExact Location

An exact location on earth. Example: 63000

Blue Marlin Drive or 30°N and 90°W

Relative LocationAn approximate

location on Earth. Example: North of

Mandeville or on Soult Street