Map Skills
Define Map Key
List of symbols that appear on the map.
What are the two oceans that touch the USA?
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.
How many states are in the USA?
50
What does land locked mean?
Not surrounded by an ocean
Recite the next line of the Pledge of Allegiance. And to the Republic ______________
For Which it Stands
Define Map Scale
Distance on the map that correlates to the distance on Earth's surface
What bodies of water does Illinois/ Wisconsin touch?
5 great lakes
BONUS: List the lakes
How many states are in the mainland of the USA?
48
What country is directly to the North of the USA?
Canada
What is our Country's Anthem called?
The Star Spangled Banner
Define a political map
Lists states, countries, capitals, towns/ cities, continents.
What type of water is in the Great lakes?
Fresh
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What country is directly south of the USA?
Mexico
How many stars are on the flag of America?
50
Define a physical map.
Map with land features
What type of water is in all of the oceans?
Salt
Maryland
How many continents are on Earth?
7
Bonus- List all seven
How many stripes are included on the American flag?
13
Define a compass
Tells directions- North, South, East, West
What lake does Illinois touch?
Lake Michigan
Who is our current president and vice president of the USA?
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
What type of land does Illinois have?
Prairie/ flat land/ plains
When did America become an independent country?
July 4, 1776.
Fourth of July.