A Spatial Way of Thinking

a piece of land surrounded by water.

recessed, coastal body of water that connects to a larger main body of water, such as an ocean

a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water

What kind of information is shown on this map?

A map that shows climate is a type of

A map that shows a particular theme or topic

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land.

a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

a break in Earth's crust where magma and other materials erupt from the Earth's interior

a line of mountains connected by high ground.

area defined by natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas

The pattern of weather over a long period of time.

Small farmers grow crops to feed their own families

a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.

hot and dry all year with very little rain

a large area of flat land with few trees.

Which of the following would you find on a climate map?

all the plants and trees the grow in an area

What are water, coal, and petroleum examples of?

Any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake, or ocean