Transcript No Slide Title - Mansfield Township Schools

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Define map key
Explains what the symbols stand for
on a map (also called a legend)
Imaginary lines that run around
the globe to help show the
locations of places on Earth
Latitude and Longitude lines
Define plateau
A high, flat landform that rises
steeply from the land around it.
A bowl shaped landform that is
lower than the surrounding land
Basin
Define special purpose maps
Maps that show just one kind of
information, such as rainfall, or
elevation.
A latitude line is also called a
meridian
False-it is called a parallel
The equator is located at 0 degrees.
True
Mapmakers usually use the color
blue to show mountains on a map.
False- blue shows waterways
A levee is used to keep rivers from
flooding.
True
The Mississippi River acts as a
highway
True!
Which special purpose map would a
person use to see which areas of the
United States receive the most rain
each year?
Annual Rainfall Map of the
United States
Which special purpose map would a
person use if they wanted to figure
out the areas in the United States that
are the highest above sea level?
Elevation Map of the United States
Which type of map would you use to
drive from school to the Columbus
Market?
A road map
Name two states that are located in
the West region.
Hawaii, Alaska, California,
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada,
Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah
Which region has the fewest states?
The Southwest
Which region has attractions such as
Disney World, Myrtle Beach, sandy
beaches, and the Outerbanks?
The Southeast
Which region has mountains to ski
or snowboard on in the winter, and
sandy beaches to surf off in the
summer? Fall can be warm then
cold, and spring starts off cold and
ends warm?
The Northeast
If I want to have a luau, then visit
the highest point of elevation in the
United States, I need to visit which
region?
The West
If I wanted to build a house that was
far away from other people, which
region would be the best to do this
in?
West
A region that has a lot of deserts,
The Alamo, and would most likely
hold a rodeo is…
The Southwest
Using your map locate the city
that is located at 30 degrees north
latitude, and approximately 91
degrees west longitude.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Which two states are located on
the 155 west longitude line.
Alaska and Hawaii
If you are facing north on the
map, which “pole” are you
facing?
North Pole
Which three states does the Colorado
River intersect?
Arizona, Utah, and Colorado
Which two regions border the
Atlantic Ocean?
Northeast and Southeast