Geography

A Mercator projection map shows accurate directions, but has distorted sizes and distances. distances, sizes, and shapes,but has distortions around the edges. size, but has distorted distances. size and accuracy only at the center of the map.

Select the correct terms from the two dropdown menus below. (2 points) Georgia's fall line separates the square and square regions. Appalachian Plateau Piedmont

We depend on geologists for the raw materials we need for survival. true false

What advantage do maps have over globes? Maps do not have advantages over globes. Maps show small areas in greater detail. Maps represent the shape of Earth more accurately.

Geography is divided into what two main areas? physical and environmental physical and human historical and cultural

Thirty percent of the Earth's surface is made up of __ water land

rompts observation hypothesis prediction experiment Question 3 Answers square Collect fossil counts from several nearby layers and compare them. This rock layer has shells in it. If the layer formed in a shallow ocean, then similar layers nearby should also contain marine fossils

Which Georgia city grew in part due to its location on a major river near the Fall Line (1 point) ABanta Savannah Macon Dahlonega

5. Which layer behaves like a thick fluid and allows tectonic plates to move? A. Lithosphere D. Inner Core B. Crust C. Asthenosphere

Maps, satellite images, and photographs help geographers study spatial relationships between people and the environment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F