timelines
boundaries
It shows the directions North, South, East and West.
What imaginary line on the globe divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?
the equator
What fantastic decade gave us the song "Stayin' Alive"?
the 70s
Does BCE come before or after the year 0?
before
What does the word elevation mean?
how high up something rises above sea level
TRUE or FALSE - North always points up on a map.
false
What imaginary line divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres?
the Prime Meridian
What animated animal did Paula Abdul sing with in the 80s?
a cat (of course because cats are the best)
What does 'interval' mean?
What does the map key tell you?
TRUE or FALSE - Maps should have a title.
horizontally
Name 2 foods 5th graders are obsessed with.
cream cheese, bacon, guac, salsa
How are timelines organized?
chronological order
What does a physical map show you?
physical features of the land (ex: mountains, rivers, etc.)
How to measure the distance (ex: 1 inch = 100 miles).
Do lines of longitude run horizontally or vertically?
vertically
What song does Mrs. Bossa like to listen to when she is on the treadmill?
MMMbop
Name 2 things that may be on a timeline.
title, intervals, information, year, pictures
Give an example of a theme you might see on a special topics map.
answers will vary - ex: population, professional sports teams, amusement park rides, etc.
A __________________ is a person who makes maps.
cartographer
It is where a specific location is based on its latitude and longitude (ex: 48 N, 80 W)
What did Ace of Base see?