Social Studies Weekly # 1

How are maps and globes different?

• They are both the same.

• They both show the location of places.

• Maps are sphere shaped and globes are 2D shapes.

• Maps are 2 dimensional and globes are 3 dimensional.

The line of latitude at zero degrees is called the

• South Pole

• North Pole

• equator

• Prime Meridian

Why are maps useful today?

• Maps are very ancient.

• Maps show you a compass rose.

• Maps show you exact locations.

• Maps have the equator on them.

What community building can be found on the grid map in D4?

• Ms. Sekimoto's house

• MDE

• the river

• police station

What is the line of longitude in the map called?

• Prime Meridian

• South Pole

• Antartica

• equator

What is the line of latitude pictured at zero degrees on the map called?

• South Pole

• latitude

• equator

• Prime Meridian

Which direction would you travel to get to the Rocky Mountains from Washington DC?

• West

• North

• South

• East

Which direction would you travel from the Rocky Mountains to get to Washington DC?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which 2 words best describe Christopher Columbus?

• lonely and disappointed

• determined and curious

• angry and rude

• lovely and kind

Before Christopher Columbus set sail who did he have to persuade to give him money?

• Davy Crockett

• The King and Queen of France

• The King and Queen of Ireland

• The King and Queen of Spain