5th Grade Geography

the most southerly of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of Earth.

To know the number of miles between 2 cities you would use

"Geo" means

If you were in the Africa, what direction would you need to travel to get to Europe?

If you were in the South America, what direction would you need to travel to get to Africa?

a narrow valley or deep gorge with high steep sides

This type of map shows the state and national boundaries of a place; shows cities and towns; no topographic features

this type of map shows changes in elevation, like mountains, hills, and valleys

On which continent is the United States located?

A symbol on a map or globe that shows the directions.

This is the most accurate map of Earth.

Imaginary line that divides Earth into two vertical halves.

North, South, East, and West

Specific features on the surface of the earth, like mountains, plateaus, valleys, and canyons.

Imaginary line that divides Earth into two horizontal halves.

the highest level or point, especially on a mountain

Representation or description on a map of the physical features of a place

What is the Longitude and Latitude of "E"?

a large stream of water on land

an imaginary line of latitude going around the Earth at approximately 23.5° south of the equator.

Imaginary lines running east and west on a map, parallel with the equator.

The largest bodies of salt water on Earth. They surround the continents.

a neck of land connecting two much larger portions of land

a strong flow of water

Imaginary lines running north and south on a map measured in degrees to locate specific places.

What is the Longitude and Latitude of "J"?

this type shows different resources present in the area

an imaginary line of latitude going around the Earth at approximately 23.5° north of the equator.

Large masses of land surrounded by oceans.

What is the Longitude and Latitude of "B"?

a description of the Earth, particularly natural and artificial, and positions of countries, states, and cities

If you were in the United States, what direction would you need to travel to get to South America?

the artificial (man-made) waterway for irrigation or navigation

This type of map shows features of a place or country, like rivers, mountains, forests, and lakes

winds blowing steadily toward the equator from the easterly direction

Half of the earth (they are called Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern ______)

the most northerly of the five major circles of latitude as shown on maps of Earth

If you were in the Europe, what direction would you need to travel to get to home?