Thinking Like a Geographer 3 wk CP

What type of map shows physical features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Historical map

• Population map

The institution basic to all societies that makes rules & laws and keeps order is

• Education

• Economy

• Government

• Religion

What type of map shows the boundaries between countries and states and shows cities?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Historical map

• Population map

On a map, what shows direction-north, east, south, and west?

• legend or key

• symbols

• labels

• compass rose

Government, Economic Systems, Educational Systems, and Religious Practices are examples of what?

• Goals

• Geography

• Institutions

• Cultural Traditions

Which institution basic to all societies passes on knowledge?

• Education

• Government

• Religion

• Economy

What are the imaginary lines on a map running long from north to south, or up and down, and are east or west of the Prime Meridian ?

• location

• longitude

• latitude

• place

What are the imaginary lines running across east to west on a map, parallel to the equator?

• latitude

• longitude

• location

• place

Using your knowledge of social studies and maps, what is the capital of Brazil?

• Manaus

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Brasilia

Using your knowledge of social studies and maps, which is the longest mountain range that runs from Canada all the way to Mexico in North America?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Brooks Range

• Sierra Madre