Map Terms
A __________ explains what each symbol on a map means.
key/legend
What continent is north of South America?
North America
What type of government has a king or queen rules the country?
Monarchy
_____ is an economic system relies on consumers (people that buy things) Consumers create demand and businesses supply what the consumers want.
Capitalism
What term describes a government where no one is in charge, there is unlimited freedom, and chaos is likely to occur?
Anarchy
Name the tool on a map that shows cardinal and intermediate directions.
Compass Rose
What ocean is west of Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean
_________ is a type of government in which one leader has complete control over a country and its citizens.
Dictatorship
_______ is an economic system where the government has total control of the economy, owns all businesses and and controls how much money people make.
Communism
What kind of economic system does the United States use?
Capitalism
This tool that shows what distance on a map equals what distance on the ground. (hint: you need to use a ruler)
Scale
What ocean is north of Antarctica?
The Southern Ocean
_______ is a type of government where citizens hold the political power by voting for leaders.
Democracy
________ is an economic system where the government controls certain parts of the economy to protect people (e.g. healthcare). It is a mix of communist and capitalist economies.
Socialism
What kind of map shows the amount of people who live in a certain area?
Population Map
What map feature describes the area being shown on a map?
the title
What continent is southeast of Asia?
Australia/Oceania
_______ is a type of government in which a small group of people has all the power.
Oligarchy
What is ONE pro of communism?
People have roughly equal amounts of money, everybody works, no person is richer than another, if there's a responsible government it can provide for its citizens
These maps show borders (boundaries) that separate political areas such as cities, states, or countries. They can also show information like the names of towns, roads, and points of interest.
Political Maps
Symbols
What ocean is east of Asia and west of North America?
The Pacific Ocean
______ is a type of government that recognizes God or a divine being (or beings) as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
What is ONE con of capitalism?
some people can go bankrupt or live in poverty, some people have more money than they need/can realistically spend, the government provides limited financial assistance for people who need it
These maps show physical features which can be found in nature (e.g. oceans, mountains, or plains.)
Physical Maps