Florida Social Studies - Unit 1 Lesson 1

Shows the distance from one location to another.

A large body saltwater that covers threee fourths of the Earth's surface

The four main parts of the compass: North, South, East and West

A map that shows the landforms or shapes of the Earth's surface such as rivers, mountains, lakes, plains, etc.

These are low areas of land, like swamps, that are partially or completely covered in water.

Explains what the symbols on a map mean

The Everglades is an example of a ______________.

The 7 continents are:

Half of the Earth

How high the land is above the sea

A drawing that shows the cardinal directions is a

A map that shows borders, or the boundaries between places such as cities, states, countries, etc.

One of the largest areas of land on Earth

The study of the Earth and the way living things use it.

A map that shows how many people live in an area.

The capital of Florida is ______________.

A shape on the Earth's surface such as mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.

Which of the following is NOT a tourist attraction in Florida.

A map key helps you understand what the ________ on the map mean.

A flat drawing of part or all of the Earth's surface

The 5 oceans are:

A group of islands near North America that is made up of small countries and commonwealths.

A round model of the Earth

When an object loses its original size and shape

Florida is a ___________.

A drawing showing the cardinal directions on a map: N, S, E, and W

A territory that has itsown government, but also has strong ties to another nation, i.e. Puerto Rico and the Bahamas

pictures or drawings on a map that stand for things or places