Unit 2 Social Studies Grade 2

Why is it important for a map to have a key/legend on the map?

• So you can know the best place to go to.

• So a person reading the map could tell what everything means.

• So you can go swimming.

• So it looks pretty.

What is the difference between a political map and a physical map?

• Political maps show human-created things like cities and roads. Political maps show natural things like mountains and landforms.

• Political maps show where our leaders live and physical maps show where to exercise.

• Political maps show the best places to visit and physical maps show where not to visit.

• Political maps show Walmart and other stores and physical maps show restaurants.

What region do you live in?

• Atlanta

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

What will you find in the Valley and Ridge Region?

• Coastal areas and beaches

• Low areas in between mountains

• A few mountains and the rest flat

• Only small hills and beaches

Which region is the most populated?

• Coastal Plains

• Blue Ridge

• Valley and Ridge

• Piedmont

Which region is the largest?

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

In what region is the highest place in Georgia?

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

What are our three major rivers in Georgia?

• Savannah, Flint, Chattahoochee

• Suwannee, Alapaha, Flint

• Coosa, Savannah, Etawah

• Canoochee, Flint, Broad

Explain what the difference is between a good and a service. Make sure to give an example of each in your explanation.

• A good is something you can buy. A service is a job that is done for you by someone.

• A good is delicious food. A service is a ceremony.

• A good is a job. A service is product.

Match the following

• Valley & Ridge

• 4

• Blue Ridge

• 1

• Coastal Plane

• 3

• Appalachian Plateau

• 2

• Piedmont

• 5