Types of Maps
What type of map shows landforms like mountains and rivers?
Physical Map
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Mississippi River
What is the line at 0° latitude called?
The Equator
What do we call the process of people changing the environment to suit their needs?
Modification
What type of map shows borders between countries, states, or cities?
Political Map
What direction is halfway between North and East?
Northeast
Which mountain range runs along the eastern part of the United States?
The Appalachian Mountains
What is the line at 0° longitude called?
The Prime Meridian
What is one way people in coastal areas modify the environment to protect against flooding?
Building levees or seawalls
What is a thematic map?
A map that shows information about a specific theme, such as population or climate.
If you are facing East and turn 90 degrees to your left, which direction are you now facing?
North
What is the large, flat region that covers much of the central United States called?
The Great Plains
Which imaginary lines run parallel to the Equator, latitude or longitude?
Latitude
How do people living in deserts adapt to the environment?
They use irrigation to bring water to crops and build houses that can withstand hot temperatures.
What type of map would you use to find the average rainfall in different regions?
Thematic Map
What direction is opposite of Southwest?
Northeast
What desert in the United States is located in parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona?
The Mojave Desert
What is the approximate latitude of the North Pole?
90° North
Name a natural resource that people living in the Great Plains rely on for farming.
Fertile soil or water
Which type of map would be best for showing elevation changes in a mountainous region?
Physical Map
Name the four intermediate directions.
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest
Which mountain range stretches from Canada to New Mexico and includes peaks over 14,000 feet tall?
The Rocky Mountains
If you are at 40°N latitude and 74°W longitude, what major city are you in?
New York City
What is one way people have modified the Colorado River to use its water more effectively?
Building dams, such as the Hoover Dam, to control water flow and generate electricity.