1. 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 Key Terms True and False Maps Regions Challenge Questions

2. Define map key

3. Explains what the symbols stand for on a map (also called a legend)

4. Imaginary lines that run around the globe to help show the locations of places on Earth

5. Latitude and Longitude lines

6. Define plateau

7. A high, flat landform that rises steeply from the land around it.

8. A bowl shaped landform that is lower than the surrounding land

9. Basin

10. Define special purpose maps

11. Maps that show just one kind of information, such as rainfall, or elevation.

12. A latitude line is also called a meridian

13. False-it is called a parallel

14. The equator is located at 0 degrees.

15. True

16. Mapmakers usually use the color blue to show mountains on a map.

17. False- blue shows waterways

18. A levee is used to keep water in.

19. False-It is used to keep water out

20. The Mississippi River acts as a highway

21. True!

22. Which special purpose map would a person use to see which areas of the United States receive the most rain each year?

23. Annual Rainfall Map of the United States

24. 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?

25. Elevation Map of the United States

26. Which type of map would you use to drive from school to the Columbus Market?

27. A road map

28. Name two states that are located in the West.

29. Hawaii, Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah

30. Which region has the fewest states?

31. The Southwest

32. Which region has attractions such as Disney World, Myrtle Beach, sandy beaches, and the Outerbanks?

33. The Southeast

34. 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?

35. The Northeast

36. If I want to have a luau, then visit the highest point of elevation in the United States, I need to visit which region?

37. The West

38. If I wanted to build a house that was far away from other people, which region would be the best to do this in?

39. West

40. A region that has a lot of desserts, The Alamo, and would most likely hold a rodeo is…

41. The Southwest

42. Using your map locate the city that is located at 90 degrees west latitude, and approximately 31 degrees north longitude.

43. Jackson, Mississippi or Baton Rouge, Louisiana

44. Which two states are located on the 155 west longitude line.

45. Alaska and Hawaii

46. If you are facing north on the map, which “pole” are you facing?

47. North Pole

48. Which three states does the Colorado River intersect?

49. Arizona, Utah, and Colorado

50. Which two regions border the Atlantic Ocean?

51. Northeast and Southeast