MAP SKILLS
What map tool shows north, south, east, and west?
Compass Rose
Which is a natural landform: Sun Belt or Rocky Mountains?
Rocky Mountains
Political regions are connected to what?
Government
What do people need to drink and use for farming?
water
A city is beside the ocean. What business would most likely grow there?
fishing
A map says 1 inch = 50 miles. If two cities are 2 inches apart, how far apart are they?
100 miles
What is the Great Plains known for?
Flat, grassy land
Physical regions are based on what?
Natural features
Why might people settle near a river?
Water and transportation
What does coastal mean?
Near the ocean
What map tool explains symbols and colors?
Legend
Which mountain range is farther east: Rocky Mountains or Appalachian Mountains?
Appalachian Mountains
Economic regions are connected to what?
Jobs, products, or industries
hat type of soil is good for growing crops?
Fertile soil
What economic activity is helped by fertile soil?
Farming
Which map tool would you use to figure out how far apart two cities are?
Scale
What is a landform?
A natural feature of Earth's surface.
A group of places has similar jobs and products. What type of region is this?
Economic region
Name two geographic factors that can attract people to an area.
Water, fertile soil, transportation, resources, etc.
What does agriculture mean?
Growing crops and raising animals.
You're traveling from Austin to Dallas. Which direction are you traveling?
North/South/East/West based on the map provided.
What is one way physical features can help define a physical region?
They show similar natural features in an area.
A group of places shares the same government and leaders. What type of region is this?
Political region
ou are building a new town. Which is the better location: near a river with fertile soil OR far from water with dry land? Explain why.
Near the river because it provides water, transportation, and fertile soil.
How can geography affect the jobs people do?
he natural features and resources of a place can create different job opportunities.