Location + Maps
Our Earth + Landforms/Bodies of Water
Weather + Environment
Earth's Resources + Moving
All Things Chapter 2
100
The library is at 138 Dewey Lane. Is this an absolute or a relative location?
Absolute Location! Absolute location is the exact spot where a place is located.
100
Which ocean is closest to your home: Atlantic or Pacific?
The Atlantic Ocean is the closest ocean to people in Pennsylvania.
100
Given how Mr. Quigley is dressed, how would you describe the weather?
"It's freezing! I'm going back inside!" -Mr. Quigley
100
A great way to take care of Earth's resources is to follow the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and _________.
Recycle!
100
Which item is a want and not a need?
a) shoes
b) cell phone
c) apple
d) water
Cell phones are great and used by many people every single day, but they are not as important as food, water, and clothing.
200
Take a look at the Rock Trail map. What purpose does the Key serve?
A) It tells the reader what the different symbols and colors on a map mean.
B) To help the reader find a secret treasure.
C) They do not have a purpose and are just part of every map.
Excellent! The key helps travelers understand what all the different symbols and colors on a map mean.
200
Name two examples of bodies of water.
Lakes, oceans, rivers, bays, ponds, and more are examples of bodies of water.
200
What is climate?
Climate is the weather a place has over a long period of time.
200
What forms of communication do you use today? Give examples.
Well done!
200
A box of markers costs $8. A new t-shirt costs $17. Tell us what item you would chose and a benefit for your choice.
Nicely done!
300
What is the name of the building in square B3?
It's the Jefferson Memorial!
300
Which landform is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides?
A peninsula.
300
A city like Philadelphia is an example of what environment: Urban, suburban, or rural
A city is an urban environment.
300
Wind, water, and sunlight are examples of what kind of resource
They are all RENEWABLE resources
300
Why do producers need to sell things that consumers will buy?
It is important that producers make items or products that supply either a need or want to people. They sell in order to make money to have their business grow and improve!
400
To give a relative location is to tell where something is by comparing it to something else. Using this sentence starter, describe a relative location of a place on a map:
The _____________ is next to/close by/past/above/below the ____________________
Way to go!
400
An area of sand, pebbles, or small rocks near the ocean or another area of water is called what?
It's the beach!
400
Using the key, what is the climate of the given state? (As chosen by your teacher)
Great job
400
List four items you can recycle.
Any items that are generally paper, glass, metal, or plastic.
400
Do people only obtain items by giving money? If not, how else?
Trading and bartering comes in many forms, people will supply work or even trade their own goods in exchange for other goods/items.
500
On maps we use the compass rose to identify locations by the cardinal directions. What are the four main directions?
North, South, East, and West!
500
What is an example of a landform AND body of water located near you?
Amazing job!
500
Is the environment where you live urban, suburban, or rural? Tell us how you know by explaining the area where you live.
Incredible!
500
Tell us how two types of transportation help us.
Awesome!
500
Why do people save money? Explain the best you can!
Amazing job!