Social Studies - Chapter 2

Lines of longitude and latitude are imaginary lines used to show the

Which two regions border the Gulf of Mexico?

What do you look at to understand what the symbols on a map stand for?

When you are facing south, you are looking toward the

In which region is a town at 45° north and 115° west?

Which is the best title for this map?

Long ago, how was the Mississippi River most like a highway?

In which way did Hurricane Katrina most harm the city of New Orleans?

A plateau is a landform that is

Which region has an inland location?

Mapmakers often use the color blue on maps to stand for

Which kind of special-purpose map would help you plan a driving trip to the Grand Canyon?

Through which two regions does the Mississippi River flow?

In which direction would a traveler from the Southeast go to visit the West?