Types of Communities
What kinds of people in this community need fields to plant crops?
Farmers
What is an area with common features that set it apart from other places?
What can we use to find locations?
map
What does it mean to be different?
Diverse
How many cardinal directions are there?
4
What kind of vehicle do most rural farmers drive?
A truck
relative location
Who creates maps?
cartographers
How many people will you find in a suburban community?
Some People
What is the name of the four cardinal directions?
North, East, South, West
What type of community is near a large city?
Suburban
What type of lines run horizontal on the earth?
Latitude Lines
What is a small picture or shape that stands for something on a map called?
symbol
Why do you think some people rather live in a rural community than urban?
More space, less people, slower pace, etc
Where can you find a compass roles?
On a map
How many types of communities are there?
Three
What type of lines run vertically along the earth?
Longitude
What are some things or characteristics we see on all maps?
symbols, compass, map key, locations, roads, etc.
What is a place where people live, work, and have fun together?
Community
What are the intermediate directions?
NE, SE, SW, NW
Why does urban communities have skyscrappers and lots of buildings?
Lots of people and not enough room or space.
What type of map is divided into sections using latitude and longitude lines?
Grid Maps
If you wanted to learn about mountain elevation, would you use a political or physical map?
physical
What is culture?
The way of life of a group of people.
How does a compass rose help people?
Gives people directions to go.