Map Skills
How many oceans are there? What are their names?
5 Oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
What is culture?
Culture refers to the customs and lifestyle of a specific group of people or nation.
What is an environmental issue happening in the world today?
What is an urban community?
Highly populated areas, City or suburb
What is a renewable resource?
A natural resource that replenishes itself and does not run out.
How many continents are there? What are their names?
7 Continents: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
What can be included in a person's culture?
Culture can include language, traditions, religion, clothing, music, government, food, and more!
What causes air pollution?
Motor vehicles (cars, planes, trains), burning coal, using fossil fuels
What is a rural community?
Low population density, the countryside
What is a Non-renewable resource?
A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that is limited and will eventually run out.
What are the Cardinal Directions on a compass?
North, East, South, West
Celebrating the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are a part of which country's culture?
The United States of America
What causes water pollution?
Factories dumping waste, boats/ships, agricultural run-off, sewage
What is the main reason for biodiversity loss in urban areas?
Building homes, apartment buildings, and factories
What resources are renewable?
Solar, wind, water, biomass
What are the Intermediate Cardinal Directions?
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest
Bowing to show respect, watching Anime, and using chopsticks to eat are a part of which country's culture?
Japan
What are the main reasons for deforestation?
Agriculture, Urbanization, Timber Logging, Mining
What is the main reason for biodiversity loss in rural areas?
Agriculture, growing crops and raising livestock
What resources are Non-renewable?
oil, natural gas, nuclear, fossil fuels
What do latitude and longitude measure? What do they provide?
Latitude measures North to South, and Longitude measures East to West. They provide coordinates.
Why should we learn about other cultures?
So we can better understand different lifestyles and be more empathetic towards others.
What can we do to help different environmental issues?
Educate ourselves and others, protest and boycott, fundraise and donate, and so much more!
What are the consequences of ignoring biodiversity loss?
Negative impact on ecosystems, habitat loss, species becoming endangered/extinct, less natural resources
Why are renewable resources better than non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources are more environmentally friendly, more sustainable, and will replenish themselves.