MAPS
What does a map key tell you about a map?
What the symbols on a map stand for
What does natural features on a map show?
Things that happen NATURALLY, without human help, such as rivers, mountains, swamps, and oceans
Political map
Who am I?
I am the smallest region, cover the northwest corner of Georgia, have mountains and woods, and Lookout Mountain is located here.
Appalachian Plateau
Which river runs along the western border of Georgia?
Chattahoochee River
What is a compass rose and what does it show on a map?
It shows directions - North, South, East, West
What does cultural features on a map show?
Things that happen as a result of human activity, such as, roads, farms, and buildings
Which type of map shows natural physical features, such as lakes, mountains, plains, and rivers?
Natural Map
Who am I?
I have rolling hills, am south of the mountain areas, have more people live here, grow peaches, chickens, have a lot of factories, and Atlanta is in my region.
Piedmont
Which river forms part of Georgia's eastern border?
Savannah River
What are the cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
What does a political feature show on a map?
Things that are made or defined by the government, such as, cities, countries, and state boundaries.
Which type of map shows that land and it's available resources for human use and can include bodies of water, land for agriculture, and energy sources, like gas?
Resource Map
Who am I?
I am in North Georgia, have the highest point in Georgia (Brasstown Bald), many forests, and the first gold rush began here.
Blue Ridge
Which river begins just below the Chattahoochee River and runs to the southwest corner of Georgia
Flint River
What are the intermediate directions?
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
If a map shows rivers, mountains, or oceans, what kind of feature is it showing?
Natural Feature
Which type of map shows the type of products that are made in each land or region and can show where goods are made or where products can be found, such as agriculture?
Product map
Who am I?
I am located to the right of the Appalachian Plateau, have several mountain ridges with valleys between them, and I mine Limestone.
Ridge and Valley
Which two regions does the fall line separate?
Piedmont and Coastal Plains.
What is a map grid?
What type of map feature would show cities, countries, or state boundaries?
Political Feature
Which type of map shows patterns or activities of available resources and can show transportation routes or areas where people make more or less money for work?
Economic Map
Who am I?
I am in southern Georgia, I border the Atlantic Ocean, have the warmest region, and crops include peanuts, cotton, and vegetables.
Coastal Plains
Will you pass this test without studying?
NO!!!!