Map Skills
Geography
Regions: Pt 1
Regions: Pt 2
Regions: Pt 3
Immigration
Bonus
100
Define the word: Map
A flat drawing or picture of a place.
100
Where do we live?
The United States, Massachusetts, New Bedford
100
Why did people move to the west?
Desire for new opportunities, money and wealth, the lure of gold, more farming land, opportunity to work with cattle
100
What is the climate of the northeast region?
Humid with cool summers and cold snowy winters.
All four seasons
100
What is the climate of the southeast region?
Humid and hot with hurricanes in the summer and fall
100
Define immigrants
People who move to a new country
100
Where was the largest immigration station located?
Ellis Island in New York
200
What are the cardinal directions?
North, South, East and West
200
What country located north and south of the U.S shares a border with the U.S.?
North- Canada
South- Mexico
200
How do you define the term expansion?
The action of becoming larger or more extensive, act of increasing in size
200
What is the climate of the midwest?
Very old winters and very hot summers. Snow and blizzards in the winter
200
What is the climate of the southwest?
Western parts are dry with droughts and has a desert climate.
Eastern part is humid and semiarid. Some areas can get lots of rains and hurricanes.
200
Name two reasons why people immigrate to a new country.
New opportunities
New life for family
Need to make money/ better jobs
Religious freedom
Better schools
Escaping violence
200
Name the states in the Southwest region
Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona
300
What is the compass rose?
is a directional arrow that shows cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map.
300
Give an example of Landform
Ocean, lake, river, valley, bay, mountain, desert, plains, plateaus, peninsula,
300
How many regions are there?
Name them!
5 regions
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, West
300
What is the climate of the west?
Ranges from cold and rainy to extremely hot and dry. Mountains are alpine, while the coastline is the Mediterranean.
300
What region do we live in?
Northeast Region
300
What are push factors? Give an example
Push factors are something that pushes people out
War, poverty, discrimination, violence, bad schools
300
Name the states in the Southeast region
West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida
400
What is a border? Give one example
A physical or imaginary boundary that separates one geographic or political areas from another area
River, mountain ranges, oceans, countries
400
What is a Landmark and give an example.
A landmark is an object or a feature of a landscape or town that has importance or makes a place easily recognizable.
400
How did people get around before the development of roads?
Canals, railroads, horse and wagon
400
Daily double
What region is Disney World located?
Southeast
400
What are some natural resources of the Northeast region?
he Northeast has many resources, including rich fisheries off the coast of Maine, timber deposits in Vermont, and farmlands in Pennsylvania.
The region has been a major producer of industry, having led American production of everything from iron and steel to textiles and leather goods.
400
What are pull factors? Give two examples.
Pull factors are something that pulls you to a new place
Better climates, better schools, peace, freedom, better jobs
400
Name the states in the West region
Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, California, Alaska, Hawaii
500
Why do we use maps?
Maps helps us see the Earth or part of the Earth from above.
To identify countries, states, roads and routes.
500
Define the key term province
A province is an area of land that is part of a country, similar to a state or a county. It can also be an area of land under political control by an outside country, similar to a colony.
500
Identify the Regions
A is West, B is Midwest, C is Northeast, D is Southwest, E is Southeast
500
What are some natural resources of the Southeast region?
Peanuts, cotton to make yarn, cloth and carpets, citrus, limbers from trees and oil.
500
What are some natural resources of the Midwest region?
Corn and wheat, dairy and iron ore.
500
What are the steps once you are transported to the Harbor in New York?
Get off the ship, Passport check, Baggage check, Medical Check up, Interviews
500
Name the states in the Midwest Region
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota
600
Why do we have boundaries?
Borders control to regulate or limit the movement of people, animals and goods going into and out of the country.
600
Define the key term territories
Territories are an area which belongs to a person, organization, institution, animal, nation or state. In international law, a "territory" is an area of land which is outside the borders of a nation, but owned by that nation.
600
What were some challenges of moving?
Journey was long and difficult
Faced harsh weather conditions
Did not have enough resources
Attacks from Native Americans
600
What are some natural resources of the Southwest region?
Minerals, oil and cattle
600
What are some natural resources of the West region?
Salt, minerals and potatoes
600
What are the qualifications of becoming a U.S. Citizen?
What is... you must live here for 5 years, must be 18 years old, must be able to speak and understand English, must have demonstrated good moral character and must take oath of loyalty to the U.S
600
Name the states in the Northeast region
Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland