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Chapter 1 REVIEW-Social Studies 5th grade
Chapter 1 REVIEW-Social Studies 5th grade
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a review for ch 1 for Social Studies My World #5thgrade
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1
What type of map would you use to find the elevation (height) of mountain ranges?
A special-purpose map
A physical map
A political map
A road map
2
some maps include a _______ to show the broader location of the area displayed on the main map.
scale
locator map
compass rose
projections
3
Why would you use a map instead of a globe or a photograph to find your way around a city?
it has clear labels for roads and buildings + other features
it has a scale
All of the above
it's in greater detail
4
Which one of these is a theme of Geography?
Human-Plant Interaction
Region
Move
Maps
5
What advantages does a globe have over a map or a satellite image?
a globe has accurate proportions
Globes are less accurate
maps flatten and distort
Both B and C
6
Every map has distortions
True
False
7
When you describe physical and human features of a place, what theme of Geography are you using
Place
Location
Movement
Human-Enviroment Interaction
8
Which part of a map would you look at to find directions on a physical map?
Key
Scale bar
Locator Map
Compass rose
9
Which geographic theme deals with how people, goods, & ideas travel from one place to another.
Region
Place
Movement
Location
10
Lines of ________ measure the distance east to west
latitude
longitude
11
Geographers refer to half of of earth as a ________
country
hemisphere
north
half
12
Areas of low ____ are often found close to the seashore.
pressure
vitamin B
tides
elevation
13
Showing our round Earth on a flat surface leads to _____ in the shape or position of objects.
inflation
crooked
distortion
weird
14
map makers use units called _______ to measure latitude and longitude on Earth's surface
feet
degrees
inches
miles
15
Which one of these is not a theme of Geography?
Human-Alien Interaction
Location
Region
Human-Enviroment Interaction
16
How would you find the distance between two points on a map?
measure
just look at it really close and take your best guess
measure the distance & use the scale to convert it to miles
walk the route and track it on Fitbit
17
Modern geographers sometimes use computer devices that store data about location called ______
compass
computer
GPS
geographic information systems
18
What kind of map is this?
Special-Purpose Map
Physical Map
Political Map
None of the Above
19
You use _____ to find out how much real-world distance is represented by a given space on a map
ruler
physical map
scale
key
20
What of map would you look at to find the voting results for a recent presidential election
A political map
A Mercator projection map
A special-purpose map
A physical map
21
This shows the major directions for the area displayed on that map
compass rose
Key
compass
Scale
22
Which one of the five themes of geography is useful when studying different places?
Political History
Movement
Culture
Economics
23
Modern geographers can view _______, pictures of Earth's surfacetaken from orbit.
plains
satellite images
political maps
physical maps
24
Images such as _______ can show certain features in greater detail than maps can.
satellite photographs
none of the above
aerial photographs
all of the above
25
If you say that Canada is north of the United States, you are giving _________ for each country
relative location
political map
cardinal directions
GIS
26
What kind of map is this? (shows top brands in each state)
Political Map
None of the Above
Physical Map
Special-Purpose Map
27
Most maps have a key and a scale bar in order to
indicate north, south, east, and west.
provide information on distance and map symbols.
show the area on the map in relationship to a larger area.
display degrees of longitude and latitude.
28
you look at ________ to understand the meaning of that map’s symbols and shading.
scale
title
colors
key
29
The _______ of the Capitol Building is 38°54'N, 77°2'W.
physical location
absolute location
relative location
address
30
map makers use different types of ______ to show flat images of Earth's rounded surface.
projections
photos
globes
atlas
31
an area that shares a common climate is a ______ in terms of weather
region
climate
area
part
32
What kind of map would you look at to see what countries border the US?
political
physical
regional
special
33
why does a compass rose appears on many different types of maps.
it doesn't appear on every map
intermediate directions are important
if provides cardinal directions that applies to every map
it looks cool
34
What kind of map is this?
Physical Map
Political Map
Special-Purpose Map
None of the Above
