Maps
When do we use maps?
To get from one place to another.
How many regions are in the USA?
What are 3 different parts of any culture?
Any three of these: language, religion, food, traditions, dance, values, skills, knowledge.
What is physical geography?
The study of natural features of the land and water.
What is a region?
An area, such as a group of states, with something in common.
What are different things usually listed on a political map?
Roads, cities, states, countries, national parks, etc.
What is the name of the region that borders the Pacific Ocean?
West Region (or Western Region)
What is the difference between Human and Cultural Geography and Physical Geography?
Human & Cultural Geography is talking about how people have affected the places they live, while Physical Geography talks about the natural features of a place.
A river
What are the names of the two oceans on either side of the USA?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
What is the name of the symbol that tells us what direction to go on a map?
The Compass Rose
How many states are in the USA?
There are 50 states in the USA
You can name the additional languages you speak, your religion, special foods your family eats, special books you read...
What types of physical geography are in the Southwest region?
Deserts, canyons, cacti, rivers, cliffs, etc.
What are the 4 cardinal directions on a compass rose?
North, South, East, West.
What do physical maps show us?
The type of land an area has with its physical features (mountains, rivers, lakes, prairies, etc.)
What are the names of the two states that are NON-contiguous (the ones that don't touch any other US states)?
Alaska and Hawaii
Share one custom or tradition that you are familiar with, from any culture.
You could share about holidays, special events like weddings or funerals, special foods you make at different parts of the year, etc.
What types of physical geography are in Minnesota?
Lakes, rivers, plains, valleys, cliffs, hills, etc.
Who is in charge of the United States of America?
The President.
What is the name for the imaginary lines that run parallel and perpendicular to the equator?
Longitude lines and latitude lines
What is the body of water in the south that borders the Southeast AND the Southwest regions?
The Gulf of Mexico
Name one type of greeting that people give in different parts of the world.
You could share that people shake hands, bow to one another, kiss each other on the cheeks, etc.
Why is it important to understand what physical geography is?
Physical geography helps us understand the natural world around us. By understanding, we can adapt to different natural environments and learn to live in different places.
What kind of government do we have in the United States of America?
A democracy.