Maps
A certain place or area where something is
location
Geography is the study of Earth. What do we call people that study geography?
geographers
A place where people live, work, learn, and have fun is called a ________________.
community
Shapes of land
landforms
A ball shaped model of the Earth
globe
A map is an example of a ____________ source because it is something from long ago that we can learn from.
primary
How many states are in the United States? How many continents are there?
True or false. All communities use their land in the same way.
False
Large areas of flat land are called __________. The ________ _________ stretch all the way from Canada to Texas. These landforms have a great natural resource - rich soil.
plains, Great plains
The two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi, Missouri
map key and compass rose
Name the 4 oceans.
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Artic Ocean, Indian Ocean
What are the 3 types of communities? What type of community do we live in?
urban area, suburb, rural area
suburb
What is the highest form of land? What is a group of these called? Many of these are covered in beautiful _________ full of animals and trees.
mountain, mountain range, forests
What is the capital of New Jersey? the United States?
Trenton, Washington, D.C.
Name the 3 types of maps we have discussed.
physical, political and road maps
What are the 4 in-between directions?
northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
Tell 4 things that ALL three types of communities have.
various answers - (examples: schools, restaurants, schools, places to live, parks, etc)
Why are trees an important natural resource? Name 3 things we use trees to make.
We use trees to make many things that we need and want.
various answers
Name the 4 best second grade teachers ever!!!!
Mrs. Capresecco, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Nigrelli, Ms. Warren
Tell what political and physical maps show.
political - states, countries, borders
physical - land and water on Earth, landforms
Name 5 or more of the continents.
Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America, Europe, Antarctica
Describe the three types of communities. You must tell 3 things about each community.
various answers
Earth is covered mostly by ____________. Name 3 forms of water on Earth. Tell what a COAST is.
water, (examples: rivers, lakes, oceans, ponds, marshes), where the land meets the sea
Name the 5 Great Lakes.
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior