Arlington
What steps do you take for a see, think, wonder?
1. Write down anything and everything that you see or observe as it is
2. Think about any connections or meaning about the things you see
3. Wonder about any unknown questions you may have or possible connections you were not sure of
Mountain
a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
Natural Border
a border that separates one area from another that occurs naturally in nature, e.x. river separating Mississippi from Louisiana
Globe
a spherical representation of the world, similar to a map
Altitude
the measurement of height of an object from sea level
What region of Virginia is Arlington in?
Piedmont or Coastal Plain
Ocean
a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.
Island
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Elevation
the measurement of height of a geographic feature from sea level
Weather
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
a large town, highly populated
What are the five regions of Virginia?
Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Range Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau
DAILY DOUBLE
Rural, Suburban, and Urban
Rural: an area that is mostly farms and has a lower population
Suburban: an area that has been developed in sections and is near a major city
Urban: a city, highly populated
Prime meridian
the imaginary line dividing the earth into eastern and western hemispheres
Dessert
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
What are the three types of government in the USA?
(hint: smallest to largest)
Local, state, federal/national
a political and administrative division of a state, providing certain local governmental services.
Climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Continent
any of the world's main continuous expanses of land
Geography
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
Does Arlington County have a mayor?
No, they have a board of council members
State
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government; can be part of a country
Argiculture
the science of farming
Tectonic Plates
a theory in geology: the lithosphere of the earth is divided into a small number of plates which float on and travel independently over the mantle and much of the earth's seismic activity occurs at the boundaries of these plates
DAILY DOUBLE
Name all eight regions of the USA
(Eastern) Coastal Plain, Appalachian Mountains, Canadian Shield, Interior Lowlands, The Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Basin and Range, and (Western) Coastal Ranges