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Unit 1: Understanding Maps and the Globe
Unit 1: Understanding Maps and the Globe
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#Continents, Oceans, and basic map knowledge based on 4th grade Social Studies Standards.
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Which country is not part of N. America?
Canada
United States of America
Brazil
Mexico
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A _________ is defined as one of Earth's 7 large bodies of land.
countries
mountains
continents
states
3
True or False: A natural resource is something found on planet Earth that people can use.
False
True
4
In which country do you live?
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States of America
5
A drawing on a map that shows directions.
map scale
glossary
map key
compass rose
6
An explanation of the symbols on a map.
compass rose
symbol
map scale
map key
7
Which imaginary line is located at 0 degrees latitude?
north pole
south pole
prime meridiann
equator
8
The relationship between the distance shown on a map and the real distance on Earth.
symbol
scale
compass rose
continent
9
Climate is defined as:
Pattern of weather in a place over time.
Land next to an ocean.
Hurricane Irma
Air temperature, wind and precipitation.
10
One of Earth's largest bodies of water.
lakes
rivers
oceans
streams
11
True or False: Corn is used to make diapers.
True
False
12
True of False: Illinois is located in the Great Plains.
True
False
13
There are ___ contintents on Earth.
8
6
9
7
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On which continent do you live?
North America
United States
Illinois
Asia
15
The United States is located on which continent?
North America
Asia
South America
Antarctica
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"Hemi" means:
half
hungry
whole
round
17
The South Pole is located on which continent?
Alaska
Africa
Antarctica
The North Pole
18
The main directions of the globe (N, E, S, W.)
cardinal directions
map key
intermediate directions
compass rose
19
Which river begins in Minnesota and ends in Louisiana?
The Mississippi River
The Missouri River
The Illinois River
The Rio Grande
20
Where is the Prime Meridian located?
0 degrees longitude
0 degrees latitude
21
Which land-form primarily covers the Midwest?
plateaus
oceans
mountains
plains
22
Which ocean is found on the Western coast of the United States?
Pacific
Atantic
Southern
Indian
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How many oceans are there on Earth?
3
2
4
5
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What body of water does the Mississippi River flow into?
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
Lake Michigan
The Gulf of Mexico
