Week 4 Studies Weekly- Oklahoma Landforms

What will a physical map show?

• man-made features

• land and water features

• different cities' populations

• what crops grow in a region

Where would you look if you wanted to understand the symbols on a map?

• You would look at the map legend.

• You would look at the compass rose.

• You would look at the scale.

• You would look at the boundaries.

What is an example of absolute location?

• being on time for an appointment

• an exact address

• a place you have been before

• a place near a landmark

What special area is preserved in the Prairie Plains?

• a buffalo reserve

• one of the largest tall grass prairies left on Earth

• the sod houses of the early settlers

• the flattest land in America

What are most of the Ozark Mountains?

• the eastern part of Arkansas and Missouri

• in Kansas

• near the Ozark River

• one the other side of the state

Why are the Gypsum Hills sometimes called the Glass Hills?

• The rocks break off easily.

• It looks like you can see through them.

• The gypsum has a shiny appearance.

• They were discovered by a man named Ira Glass.

In what direction do the major rivers of Oklahoma flow?

• northeast

• west

• southwest

• southeast

What is the largest lake in Oklahoma?

• Cherokee Lake

• Lake Oklahoma

• Lake Texoma

• Lake Eufala

Why are the major lakes in Oklahoma called man-made?

• Humans created them by putting dams on rivers.

• Scientists captured hurricane-force wind and rain to create a lake.

• humans dug holes that were filled with rainfall.

• Scientists changed the atmosphere to produce rain that flooded the plains.