Map Elements
Definitions
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Continents and Oceans
Physical Features
100
What is this image called?
Compass Rose
100
The types of plants in an area or region is called
vegetation
100
Name the cardinal directions
North, South, East, West
100
Which continent is located at 60 ̊ N and 100 ̊ E
Asia
100
A __________ rises above the surrounding land and usually have steep sides. Examples include the Rocky's and Appalachian
Mountain
200
What box has symbols use on a map?
Map Key (or Legend)
200
A _________ is a sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it.
Globe
200
Which continent is west of Europe?
North America
200
Which Continent is located at 20 ̊ N and 20 ̊ E
Africa
200
Water flows in __________. Examples include the Potomac, Anacostia, and Mississippi.
Rivers
300
Imaginary lines that run from east to west on a map are called Lines of________
Latitude
300
A landmass and a body of water are each an example of a _________
physical feature
300
What continent is south of Australia?
Antarctica
300
Which continent is located at 80 ̊ S and 60 ̊ E?
Antarctica
300
A __________ is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
Peninsula
400
Imaginary lines that run north and south on a map are called lines of ___________
Longitude
400
Weather patterns, such as those in temperature, rainfall, and wind, measured over time are part of an area's_____________
climate
400
Solna is _____ of Stockholm 
Northwest
OR
North and West
400
Which Ocean is located at 20 ̊ S and 100 ̊ E?
Indian Ocean
400
A _________ is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water. Examples include Hawaii, Australia, and Great Britain.
island
500
There are 7 ________ and 5 ________
continents; oceans
500
___________ is the study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with it.
Geography
500
Name an Intermediate Direction
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest
500
Which Ocean is located at 20 ̊ S and 140 ̊ W?
Pacific Ocean
500
A ________ is a body of water that is completely surround by land. Examples include Huron, Superior, Erie, Ontario, and Michigan
Lake