The 5 Regions
Map Skills
Vocabulary
Things to Know
100
This region is land-locked, it does not border any oceans.
The Midwest
100
Mapmakers use blue on maps to show __________.
Oceans.
100
This map tool will help you determine the actual distance between places on a map (one inch may represent 500 miles).
Scale
100
This imaginary line runs N to S (up and down) on a map.
Lines of longitude
200
This region experiences long, cold winters.
the Northeast
200
What type of map would you use to see the mountains and landforms of an area (to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon)?
Physical map
200
Shows directions N, S, E, W.
Cardinal directions
200
This imaginary line runs E to W (flat across the map).
Lines of lattitude.
300
This region only contains 4 states and experiences very high temperatures.
The Southwest
300
Lattitude and longitude are imaginary lines used to show _____________________.
Location of places on Earth.
300
Shows all directions, including the intermediate directions of NE, NW, SE, SW.
Compass rose
300
This box on the corner of a map shows what the symbols represent or stand for.
Map key
400
This regions includes landforms such as the Rocky Mountains.
The West
400
What direction would a traveler from the Southeast region go to visit the West region?
Northwest
400
What are the intermediate directions?
NE, NW, SE, SW
400
This Midwest region is known for _____________.
Farming
500
This region borders the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Southeast
500
Which two regions border the Gulf of Mexico?
The Southwest and the Southeast.
500
An area with similar characteristics and features.
Region
500
Name a state in the Midwest region.
Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota,