Map Skills
Name the four main directions found on a compass.
North, South, East, West
What is the capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
What is the definition of climate?
weather in an area over time
Name one state found in the Northeast Region.
Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland
How many states are in the Northeast Region?
11
Name the 5 U.S. regions
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
What is the capital of America?
Washington DC
What is an absolute location?
the exact spot of where something is located
Does the Northeast Region have more forests or plains?
forests
What is a natural resource found in the Northeast? corn, fertile soil, wheat, beans
fertile soil
Which region is Oklahoma in?
Southwest
How do the people choose who is going to be the next president or mayor in an election?
by voting
Give an example of a man-made resource
buildings, vehicles, tools, plastics, clothing, glass, paper, concrete, soap, book, house, light bulb
The Northeast Region is made up of two smaller sections, known as the ...
Middle-Atlantic and New England states
Name one of the five parts of culture.
language, food, clothes, religion, traditions
Which way do lines of longitude run on a map?
up and down
How does the government get money?
taxes
What is a natural resource?
something that comes from the earth
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is known for its: iron, steel, gold, silver
steel
In which state were a lot of battles of the American Revolution fought? Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine
Massachusetts
Which way do lines of latitude run on a map?
side to side or east to west
What are the four levels of government?
What is a physical feature?
a landform on the Earth's surface
Why is New York City so diverse?
many people from all around the world live there
What state is our country's capital, Washington DC, found in?
Maryland