If you wanted to start a farm, what landform or location would be ideal for you do settle on?
What is a plain? (Great Plains, Central Plains, Coastal Plains, etc.)
100
This type of map shows borders such as state boundaries, international boundaries. It also gives information such as major cities and capitals.
What is a political map?
100
What physical characteristic in the United States is represented by the letter F?
What is the Mississippi River?
100
Much of this region experiences a scarcity of water, causing many areas to experience a desert climate. They are experts at irrigating land so they can raise crops like beans and corn.
What is the Southwest?
100
This word means to support or move forward. In geography we use this word to describe things that make people want to settle in an area.
What is promote?
200
Most major settlement are located on or near what physical feature?
What is water? (River, lake, ocean, etc.)
200
These lines on a map help us find the absolute, or exact, location of a place.
What is latitude and longitude?
200
What physical characteristic in the United States is represented on the map by the letter H?
What are the Great Plains?
200
This region stretches from the Mississippi River westward to the Rocky Mountains. Many residents of this region work in farming and ranching due to the natural resource of rich soil and the large plains in the region.
What is the Midwest?
200
This word means to change something to fit a need.
What is modify?
300
The land near oceans is usually a place where people choose to settle because of the supply of food available and the ease of transportation for trade. This could be a way that an ocean could restrict settlement.
What is a hurricane?
What is a flood?
300
Which tool on a map helps us determine the distance between two places on a map?
What is a map scale?
300
What physical characteristic in the United States is represented on the map by the letter J?
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
300
This region is the smallest region by size but one of the most heavily populated regions. They are heavily dependent on water and forests for their resources and industries. They produce some crops that only require a short growing season.
What is the Northeast?
300
This word means to bring water to an area where water is scarce.
What is irrigation?
400
Often, rivers are thought to promote settlement. This could be a restriction of settlement created by a river.
What is a flood?
400
On which type of map could you find the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes and the Ohio River?
What is a physical map?
400
What physical characteristic in the United States is represented on the map by the letter D?
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
400
This region lies west of the Rocky Mountains and stretches to the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is home to 3 different mountain ranges. Their climates and industries vary, but many residents here fish or farm.
What is the West?
400
This word means to limit. In geography, we use this word to talk about how problems or dangers can keep humans from settling somewhere.
What is restrict?
500
When people encounter problems with a location, such as a scarcity of water or not enough flat space to farm, people often ________ the land to fit their needs so they can settle there.
What is modify?
500
What type of map could you use to help you find the amount of precipitation (rainfall) in a location?
What is a thematic map? (Such as a Climate map or Precipitation map)
500
What physical characteristic in the United States is represented on the map by the letter B?
What is the Gulf of Mexico?
500
This region is home to Kentucky and has a mild climate that supports a longer growing season. As a result, this region supports a huge farming industry. Further south, you'll find a tropical climate great for vacationing, but watch out for hurricanes!