16 Questions
What is the purpose of a map's legend?
To explain the symbols and colors used on the map
In geography, what does latitude primarily determine?
The climate of a place
What is the main characteristic of a Discontinuous Ecumene?
Significant patches of settlement with sparsely populated land
What does the term CMA (Census Metropolitan Area) refer to?
An urban area with a population over 100,000 centered around a city
In geography, what is the primary purpose of longitude?
Establishing a location's time zone
What defines a Linear Population settlement?
A population settled along a line like a coastline or river
Which geological process involves the wearing away and transportation of earthen materials by natural forces such as wind or water?
Erosion
What is the theory that suggests Earth's land was once connected in one supercontinent, which later drifted apart to their current positions?
Pangea
What are the three major types of rock involved in the rock cycle?
Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary
Which landform region of Canada is characterized by its flat, fertile plains and lowlands?
The Lowlands
What type of boundaries are formed when two tectonic plates move away from each other?
Divergent boundaries
Which geological process involves the transformation of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?
Metamorphism
What term refers to the process of breaking down or dissolving rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth?
Weathering
What type of rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of molten rock?
Igneous rocks
What geological process involves the formation, movement, and recession of glaciers?
Glaciation
Which tectonic boundary involves one tectonic plate sliding beneath another?
Subduction boundaries
Test your knowledge of map skills components such as frame, legend, compass directions, latitude, and longitude. Learn about the angular distances of places and how they determine climates and time zones.
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