Maps
What are the 4 main directions on a map?
North, south, east, west
How many continents are there on the earth?
seven
How many countries are there in North America?
Three
What do we call the countries between North and South America?
Central America
The large area around the Amazon River that has millions of plants and animals
The rainforest
What is the name for a map of the earth that is shaped like a sphere?
a globe
North America
What country is to our north?
Canada
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
The islands in between North and South America are called what?
The West Indies
What tell you the directions on a map
compass rose
How many oceans are on the earth?
Five
What country is to our south?
Mexico
What is the largest mountain range in South America?
The Andes
A large area of grassland in Argentina
Pampas
Where can you find what the symbols on a map mean?
The map key
What is the name for the imaginary line that goes around the earth?
The equator
What two mountain ranges are in North America?
The Rockies and the Appalachain Mountains
What is the skinny country on the west coast of South America?
Chile
The largest fresh water lakes in North America are called what?
The Great Lakes
What is the name for a picture on a map that stands for something?
a symbol
What ocean are we closest to here in Delaware?
The Atlantic
What is the biggest river in North America?
The Mississippi River
What is the largest river in South America?
The Amazon
What language is spoken in most South American countries?
Spanish