Geography Terms: Maps, Migration, and Factors

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Which of the following map elements would be most helpful in determining the orientation of a physical map?

  • Map Title
  • Map Key/Legend
  • Compass Rose (correct)
  • Map Locator

A political map primarily displays natural features like rivers and mountains.

False (B)

What is the defining characteristic that differentiates immigration from emigration?

Immigration is entering a new country to live there, while emigration is leaving one's place of residence.

A person who leaves their country due to war or persecution and seeks safety in another country is known as a ______.

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Match each direction with its corresponding degree on a compass:

<p>North = 0° East = 90° South = 180° West = 270°</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a 'pull factor' that might influence migration?

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Forced migration refers to movement based on an individual's free will and desire for a better life.

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Explain the difference between cardinal and intermediate directions, providing examples of each.

<p>Cardinal directions are the four main directions: North, South, East, and West. Intermediate directions are those in between, such as Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Compass Rose

A drawing on a map that shows directions (N, S, E, W).

Cardinal Directions

The four main directions: North, South, East, and West.

Intermediate Directions

Directions in the middle of cardinal directions: NE, SE, SW, NW.

Map Key/Legend

Tells what symbols on a map represent.

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Political Map

A map that shows borders and political lines between countries.

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Physical Map

A map that shows features such as rivers, mountains, and landforms.

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Immigration

The act of entering a new country to live there.

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Pull Factors

Aspects of a place that encourage people to want to move there.

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Study Notes

  • Compass Rose: A drawing on a map that shows directions.
  • Cardinal Directions: The four main directions: North, South, East, and West.
  • Intermediate Directions: Directions in the middle of cardinal directions: NE, SE, SW, NW.
  • Map Key/Legend: Tells what the symbols on the map stand for.
  • Map Locator: A map tool that shows the areas located on a larger map.
  • Map Title: Describes the map and its purpose.
  • Landforms: List of 8 landforms is required.
  • Political Map: Shows borders and political lines between countries.
  • Physical Map: Shows features such as rivers, mountains, and landforms.
  • Migration: The movement from one place to another.
  • Immigration: The act of entering a new country to live there.
  • Emigration: The act of leaving one place and going to live in another.
  • Push Factors: Aspects of a place that make people want to move away from it.
  • Pull Factors: Aspects of a place that encourage people to want to move there.
  • Refugee: Someone who flees to another country because of violence, danger, or political reasons.
  • Forced Migration: Is done without any choice in the matter.
  • Voluntary Migration: Is a choice made of own free will, not because you are forced.

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