Landscapes and Landforms Flashcards
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What is a landscape?
A landscape is a visible area of land, including its physical features, such as landforms, vegetation, and human elements.
What are landforms?
Landforms are natural features of the Earth’s surface, including mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains.
True or False: A plateau is a flat elevated area of land.
True
What is the purpose of a map key or legend?
A map key or legend explains the symbols and colors used on a map to represent different features.
Fill in the blank: The __________ refers to the relationship between distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground.
scale
Which of the following is NOT a type of landform? A) Valley B) Mountain C) Ocean D) Hill
C) Ocean
What is area reference on a map?
Area reference is a method used to identify a specific location on a map using a grid system.
True or False: Contour lines on a map indicate elevation.
True
What is the main difference between a physical map and a political map?
A physical map shows natural features of the Earth, while a political map shows boundaries and locations of political entities.
What do topographic maps represent?
Topographic maps represent the three-dimensional features of the terrain in two dimensions, showing elevation and landforms.
What does the term ‘direction’ refer to in geography?
Direction refers to the orientation of a location in relation to another, often expressed using cardinal points: north, south, east, and west.
Fill in the blank: __________ maps focus on specific themes or subjects, such as climate, population, or economic activity.
Thematic
Which cardinal direction is 90 degrees from north?
East
True or False: A river valley is typically a low area between hills or mountains formed by erosion.
True
What is a key feature of a climate map?
A climate map shows the average weather conditions of a region over a long period.
What type of landform is formed by volcanic activity?
A volcano
Fill in the blank: __________ are flat areas of land that are lower than the surrounding terrain.
Plains
What is the significance of using a compass rose on a map?
A compass rose indicates the cardinal directions and helps users navigate the map.
Which map projection maintains accurate shapes of landforms?
Conformal projection
True or False: A delta is a landform created by sediment deposited at the mouth of a river.
True
What is the main function of a relief map?
A relief map shows the elevation and terrain of an area, often using color or shading.
What does the term ‘latitude’ measure?
Latitude measures the distance north or south of the Equator.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
Longitude
What are the four main types of landforms?
Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.
