What are the two types of Location?
Absolute and Relative
Define and give an example of movement...
(Answers may vary)
How ideas, goods and people travel from one place to another. (Examples will vary)
How many regions are there in the United States?
There are 5.
What are physical characteristics?
Natural to the Earth. If humans weren't here... these would be here. (Landforms)
Define Cardinal Directions
The four main directions: North South East and West
Longitude lines are ______________________.
Imaginary lines that run from North to South. LONG lines!
What are human characteristics?
Made by human.
What is absolute location?
The exact location of a place. It cannot change!
What is the title of a map?
The title tells you what the map shows.
Latitude lines are _____________________.
Imaginary lines that reach from East to West. They are FLAT.
A compelling question is...
(The chant is acceptable...)
-Make you wonder and question 'Why?'
-Open ended questions
What is the scale on a map for?
The scale on the map shows distance.
What is the compass rose used for on a map?
A compass rose shows directions on a map.
(Think about The Lorax... Post it notes...)
A supporting question is...
(Chant is acceptable...)
-Guide you through
-To help you find evidence you need
-To answer compelling questions strong indeed!
What region do we live in? (The state of Kentucky is located in which region?)
Southeast
What are the 5 regions in the United States?
(Chant is acceptable...)
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
What are the 5 themes of Geography?
(Chant is acceptable...)
Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, Place.
What is the capital of Kentucky?
Frankfort
What are the 4 map tools?
Title. Map legend (Key). Scale. Compass rose.
What is the abbreviation of the following states? (You must get them ALL to get any points :)
UT, MD, KY, AL, LA
Utah, Maryland, Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana
Which region is the state California in?
What are the 7 continents?
(Must get them ALL to get any points!)
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antartica, Europe, Australia.
This map shows us the outline of states, cities and capitals...
Political Map
This map shows us physical characteristics such as landforms...
Physical Map