Latitude and Longitude
Using coordinates is a way to find an exact ________ on a map.
place
location
The map we usually see of the world is correct regarding the size of things.
True or False
False
Because of its big ___________, dividing the nation into regions helps you better understand the United States diverse geography.
size
The ______________ living in a region help influence its culture.
people
What is the name of our state that is the highest North?
Alaska
The compass rose indicates the four directions. What are the four directions?
North
South
East
West
The map that shows the correct sizes is called the _________________ projection.
Gall-Peters
Geographers analyze countries large and _________ by their unique features.
small
A region's history can make it different from other _________.
regions
What is the name of a state that is not a part of the continental United States, meaning it is not connected to the North American continent?
Hawaii
What do geographers use latitude and longitude for?
To locate places on Earth.
The name of the map that shows incorrect sizes is called the ____________ projection.
Mercator
Geographers study human features like population and the way money is made, which is called the ___________.
economy
economics
What is something that can influence a region?
Location
The way people earn a living
Name a state in the Midwest.
North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas
Minnesota Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Illinois
Indiana Michigan Ohio
What is longitude?
Lines that run top to bottom.
What are map makers called?
Cartographers
The United States is one of the largest _________ in the world.
countries
What makes a region's environment different from other areas?
Its landforms
Its natural resources
What are the names of the regions of the United States?
Northeast Southeast Midwest Southwest
West
What is latitude?
Lines that run side to side.
Maps show our ___________.
Location
Geographers examine physical features like landforms, climate and ____________ _______________.
natural resources
What plays a part in shaping a region?
Environment
People
History
The United States can be divided into how many main regions?
Five