maps
why are maps important
navigation
what is a continent
any of the world's main continuous expanses of land
what state do we live in
california
where is the united states located on the map
central north america
where is north
towards the back of the desks
what is a key/ legend
information on a map that tells you what labels each symbol mean
what is a sea
seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet.
what state is north of us
oregon
where is the country Nigeria
point to the country in africa on the map
where is south
behind Mrs. Liddell
what is a scale
a measurement on a map that is smaller than the actual measurement
point out a state that is a peninsula on a map
florida
what state(s) does the capital of the USA reside in
maryland, virginia
what country is north of the USA
canada
where is west
where the sun sets
what's a compass rose
a symbol on a map used to show direction
what is a gulf
A gulf is a portion of the ocean that penetrates land.
what states did the first English settles reside in
massachusesetts, virginia
what country is south of the USA
mexico
where is east
where the sun rises
what would happen is we didn't have maps
we would get lost, not know where we are
what is a biome
A biome is an area classified according to the species that live in that location. Temperature range, soil type, and the amount of light and water are unique to a particular place and form the niches for specific species allowing scientists to define the biome.
what is the largest state in the USA
alaska
what country is directly west of the USA
Japan
what is a compass
a navigation tool use to seek direction