U1T1: Geography and Map Skills

Using the map, which state is EAST of Alabama?

• Mississippi

• Georgia

• Tennessee

• Atlantis

Using the map, which state is south of Kansas?

• Mexico

• Oklahoma

• Nebraska

• California

Which part of a map can help you find the direction in which a location can be found?

• compass rose

• map scale

• map title

• legend (map key)

Which letter on the map identifies the Pacific Ocean?

• C

• D

• H

• A

Which letter on the map identifies the continent of Asia?

• G

• B

• J

• A

This map shows the United States. What type of map is it?

• political map

• physical map

• population density map

• climate map

Using the map and map key, which two physical features have the highest elevation? Select the TWO correct answers.

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Basin

Which direction is found at number 6 on the compass?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• North

• Weast

Which direction is found at number 3 on the compass?

• East

• Northwest

• Southeast

• West

Things that are found in nature are called ____________.

• physical features

• man-made features

• economy

• capital resources