Why are maps considered important tools in geography?
Maps visually represent spatial relationships, helping people understand the layout, distances, and patterns of human and physical geography.
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What is the Prime Meridian, and where is it located?
The Prime Meridian is the zero-degree longitude line, located in Greenwich, England.
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What is a political map?
A political map shows human-made boundaries like countries, states, and cities.
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What are the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn?
The Tropic of Cancer is 23.5°N latitude, and the Tropic of Capricorn is 23.5°S. They mark the boundaries of the tropical zone.
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What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?
A compass rose shows the cardinal directions (North, East, South, and West) on a map.
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What is a map?
A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface, showing features like cities, countries, rivers, and mountains.
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What are the five themes of geography?
The five themes are location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region.
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What is a physical map?
A physical map shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.
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What is the difference between physical and human geography?
Physical geography studies the natural features of the Earth (mountains, rivers, climates), while human geography focuses on human activities, culture...
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How does the Earth's rotation affect time zones?
The Earth is divided into 24 time zones due to its rotation, leading to different areas experiencing daylight or darkness at different times.
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What is the significance of remote sensing in geography?
Remote sensing collects information about the Earth's surface from a distance, often using satellites or aircraft, useful for monitoring environmental...
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What are latitude and longitude?
Latitude and longitude are coordinate systems to determine a place's location. Latitude measures distance from the equator, longitude from the Prime M...
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What is human-environment interaction?
Human-environment interaction describes how humans adapt to, modify, and depend on their environment.