Vocab
A object or picture that stands for something else
symbol
This type of maps shows the boundaries of countries and states. They show us capital cities.
Political
Name three countries in northern Africa.
Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
Why do large populations often develop near water?
List 3 reasons.
Drinking, transportation, crop irrigation
Why did Ada have to spend the evening hiding in the closet?
A kitten scared her.
a table or chart that tells you what the parts of a map mean
map key
You would consult this type of map if you wanted to know what type of clothing to pack before traveling to a particular region.
Climate map
What is the climate mostly like in northern Africa and southwest Asia
Desert
What animal is important to nomadic life in this region?
Camel
What is the name of Hermione's pet?
Crookshanks
A measuring tool on a map that shows how distances on the map relate to actual distances on the ground.
map scale
This type of map would show mountain ranges and other landforms.
Physical map
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile
A dry river bed that fills up with rain water during storms.
Wadis
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
How many meters in a kilometer
1000
You would consult this type of map before hiking to be aware of how steep the land is.
Topographic map
What is the biggest arid desert in the world?
Sahara
What is a negative effect of damming the Nile River?
The river does not have as much fertile silt in it and the crops have suffered.
How many points did it take to defeat Brian Bug Bear?
100
Compass rose
A symbol that shows the directions for north, east, south and west.
This type of map will show you how many people live in a particular area.
Population map
What is the most common use of land in this region?
Nomadic Farming
List three ways the region gets fresh water.
Dams, desalinization, wadis, oasis, aquifers
In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776