Vocabulary
This word means “A deep valley with steep sides.”
Canyon
Which Great Lake is the largest?
Lake Superior
True or False: The Appalachian Mountains are the largest in the U.S.
False. Rocky Mountains are the largest
Identify the cause/effect:
Jimmy rode his bike too fast which made him crash.
Cause: Rode bike too fast
Effect: Crashed
This symbol on a map shows directions
Compass Rose
This word is the 0 degree line of Latitude that goes across the middle of the Earth.
Equator
Which Great Lake is the smallest?
Lake Ontario
Name one contiguous state
Any 48 state
Identify the cause/effect
“Joe’s farm is flooded from the rain so his crops are destroyed.”
Cause: Joe’s farm is flooded
Effect: His crops are destroyed.
This word is the 0 degree line of Longitude that goes over the middle of the Earth.
Prime meridian
This word means “exact position of a place on Earth.”
Absolute Location
Which river is the largest in the United States?
Missouri River
How are Alaska and Hawaii different from the other 48 states?
The are noncontiguous
Identify the Cause/Effect
“The Piedmont has fertile soil from the runoff water from the Appalachians, which make it good for farming.”
Cause: Piedmont has fertile soil from the runoff.
Effect: Makes it good for farming
This word means “the location of a place by comparing it to another place or landmark.”
Relative Location
This word means “Lines on a map that measure degrees east and west.”
Longitude
What is the purpose of the Continental Divide?
Separates the flow of water in the U.S.
This natural wonder of the world was created by Colorado River eroding the soil over millions of years
The Grand Canyon
Identify the cause and effect
“Alex got a 100 percent on his Post Test because he study the study guide and flash cards.”
Cause: Alex studied the study guide and flashcards
Effect: He got a 100 on the post test.
This word means “lines on a map that measure degrees north and south.”
Latitude
This word means a “the use of data to manage, analyze, and share geographic information.”
GIS
Which river has navigable canals that connect the Great lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Saint Lawrence Seaway
Explain how city planners might use GIS to build a park
Analyze patterns and trends to find the best location on Earth
Identify the cause and effect
“The Mississippi River Basin area has fertile soil and ample rainfall, which makes it excellent for farming.”
Cause: Miss. River basin has fertile soil and ample rainfall
Effect: excellent for farming.
This word means “connected by shared borders.”
Contiguous