Northeast
How many states make up the Northeast region?
11
How many states make up the Southeast region?
12
What are cardinal directions?
North, South, East, & West
Location
How many continents are there?
Seven
What mountain range can be found in the Northeast?
the Appalachian Mountains
What mountain range can be found in the Southeast?
the Appalachian Mountains
What feature on the map tells the reader what the symbols on the map mean?
The map key/legend.
What theme describes how people interact with their environment?
Human Environment Interaction or HEI
What is the largest ocean in the world?
the Pacific Ocean
Describe the climate/weather of the Northeast region.
The Northeast Experiences all four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter).
True or Falls: Niagara Falls is located in the Southeast region
False
______ directions deals with the in-between directions like Northeast and Southwest.
Intermediate
Which theme focuses on the physical and human characteristics of a location?
Name one continent that is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
Antarctica or Australia
True or False: The Northeast region produces cotton, oranges, peanuts, and peaches
False
Name one major swamp found in the Southeast.
the Everglades
What is the purpose of a compass rose?
To show direction
Which theme deals with how information travels around?
Identify the smallest continent by land area.
Australia
Name a type of storm that occurs in the Northeast
Blizzard, Nor'easter, or Hurricane
Name a type of storm that occurs in the Southeast
Hurricane or Tornado
What feature on the map helps you convert map distance into real world distance?
the Map Scale
This line tells us how far east or west a location from the _____ ________.
Prime Meridian
Which ocean is located to the east of the United States?
the Atlantic Ocean