Map Skills
A map is a representation of a place from what view?
From above
What do we call the northern most point and the southern most point on earth?
The north and south poles
What 3 countries are in North America?
Canada, USA, Mexico
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
What is the largest river in North America?
the Mississippi River
What is the symbol on a map that shows direction
Compass rose
What do we call the imaginary line around the center of the earth?
The equator
What do we call the countries between North and South America?
Central America
What South American country means "equator" in Spanish?
Ecuador
What is the largest river in South America?
The Amazon
What are the 4 main directions on a map
north, south, east, west
What do we call the two sections the earth is divided into (north and south)?
Hemispheres
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Most South American countries are Spanish speaking, but what language is spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
What are the largest freshwater lakes in the world?
The Great Lakes
What is the name for a map that is in the shape of the earth?
A globe
Name the 7 continents of the world.
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
What civilization was conquered by the Spanish in Mexico 500 years ago?
The Aztecs
What is the name for the steamy hot forest around the Amazon River?
The Amazon Rainforest
Name a mountain range in North America
The Appalachians or the Rockies
Where would you find the meaning of symbols on a map?
The map key
Name the 5 oceans of the world
Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern
The United States has 50 states. What are the sections of Canada called?
Provinces and Territories
Who was the man who helped Columbia and Venezuela gain their independence?
Simon Bolivar
What is the mountain range on the west coast of South America?
The Andes