Compass and Maps
What is a compass used for?
To find directions (navigation)
North America
Which landform has natural stream that flows into another water source?
A river
Can you see latitude or longitude lines?
No, they are imaginary.
What map shows you the average weather conditions over a long period of time?
Climate Map
What are the cardinal directions on a compass?
North, South, East, and West
What county is Dodge located in?
Erie County
What continuous body of salt water is closest to NYC?
Atlantic Ocean
Lines that run up and down or vertically are called _______________.
What landform is surrounded by three sides of water and one side of land?
What are the intermediate directions on a compass?
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest
What town is Dodge located in?
East Amherst
What are New York's two mountain ranges called?
Catskill Mountains and Adirondack Mountains
Latitude lines run in which direction?
Acceptable answers: Left to right, side to side, or horizontally
Which NYS river connects the Atlantic Ocean to Albany before arriving at the Erie Canal?
Hudson River
Which map would help you find the number of lakes or rivers in a state?
Physical Map
What country is above New York State?
Canada
What is the difference between a mountain and a plateau?
A mountain has a peak, while a plateau has a flat top.
What splits the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What is the study of Earth's physical features and the relationship between humans and others + their environment?
Geography
Which map do you use to see which state is next to Texas?
What is New York State's capital, and what shape is it marked with on a map?
Albany and a star
Which lake is closest to downtown Buffalo?
Lake Erie
What hemisphere is the United States in?
Northwestern Hemisphere
What landfrom falls between Long Island and Connecticut? This landform is a mix of salt water and fresh water.
The Long Island Sound