Geography Skills
What does a map key tell us about a map?
It explains symbols
Why did early civilizations settle near rivers?
Rivers provided water and food
What is a good?
An object people buy
What is Dr. Blanson's first name
Daniel
What is culture?
Beliefs, customs, traditions
How do latitude and longitude help us find places on Earth?
They help locate places
What river was most important to Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What is a service?
A job or action done for others
What is Horace Mann Junior address?
310 Hwy 146
What is a tradition people may share?
A holiday or custom
What is the difference between a physical feature and a human feature?
(Double Jeopardy: if you get both answers right)
Physical = natural; human = man-made
What was Mesopotamia known for that helped organize society?
Laws and writing
What is the difference between needs and wants?
Needs are required; wants are extras
What is Mr. Adams' favorite color? And what country was he from?
(Double Jeopardy: if you get both answers right)
Blue and Nigeria
Why was the invention of writing important?
It records information
How can climate affect how people live in a region?
Climate affects farming and clothing
Why was the Indus Valley successful as a civilization?
Good planning and farming
What is trade, and why do people trade?
(Triple Jeopardy question)
Exchange of goods and services
What subject does Mr. Adams' wife teach? And what grade does she teach?
(Double Jeopardy: if you get both answers right)
ELA: English language arts | 8th-grade
How does technology help people solve problems?
Makes life easier
How can a map help us make inferences (guess) about a place?
Maps give clues about places
Why were rivers important to early Chinese civilizations?
Rivers helped farming and trade
What does scarcity mean?
Limited resources
What is HMJ's mascot?
Gators
What is cultural diffusion, and how does it happen?
Sharing ideas between cultures