Give the Definition
longitude
lines that measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
Drought
A long period without rain
Physical Maps
Shows different land and water features.
Besides a compass rose how else can you tell directions?
A compass, a GPS, etc.
What is the largest animal on planet Earth?
blue whale
strait
A narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water.
A trash pile of shells, bone, and other debris
Political Map
Shows the borders of counties, states, and other areas.
How does a physical map differ from a political map?
Political maps show counties and borders, Physical maps show land and water features.
Where was the first Olympic Games held?
Athens Greece in 1896
landform
a shape of land on Earth's surface
Fertile land
Land that is good for growing crops
Map Scale
Used to measure distance between points on a map
Why is it important to know how to use a map scale?
So you can tell how far apart two places are.
What was the first country to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand
tourist
a person travelling for fun
Map Legend
Tells what the symbols and colors on a map mean
compass rose
A symbol on a map that shows cardinal and intermediate directions
What 2 major bodies of water border Florida?
The Atlantic Ocean and The Gulf of Mexico
How many bones are there in the human skeleton?
206
Precipitation
Any water that falls to Earth
Cardinal Directions
The directions on a compass (North, South, East, and West)
Intermediate Directions
Between the cardinal directions on a compass (Northwest, Southeast, etc.)
What County do you currently live in?
Brevard
How many players are there in a water polo team?
7