Geography and Mapping Skills Assessment

Complete the map based on these directions: Write the name of this North American country in the correct location on the map:

• Canada

• Mexico

• United States

• Greenland

Complete the map based on these directions: Write the name of this North American country in the correct location on the map:

• United States of America

• Brazil

• Canada

• Mexico

Complete the map based on these directions: Write the name of this North American country in the correct location on the map:

• Mexico

• Brazil

• France

• Japan

Complete the map based on these directions: Draw a triangle where Virginia is located.

• A triangle should be drawn in the eastern part of the United States, where Virginia is located.

• A triangle should be drawn in the western part of the United States, where California is located.

• A triangle should be drawn in the southern part of the United States, where Texas is located.

• A triangle should be drawn in the northern part of the United States, where Minnesota is located.

On a map or a globe, water features such as oceans, lakes, and rivers are usually shown in:

• Green

• Brown

• Red

• Blue

On a map or a globe, land is generally shown in which TWO colors?

• Green

• Brown

• Purple

• Blue

Which of the following is a mountain range found in the United States?

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

Which tool helps us know the directions north, south, east, and west?

• A thermometer

• A compass rose

• A ruler

• A telescope

The capital of the United States is:

• Washington, D.C.

• The James River

• Chesterfield County

• Richmond

People visit national parks such as Yellowstone for which of the following reasons?

• To enjoy natural beauty and wildlife

• To shop for luxury goods

• To attend business conferences

• To experience urban nightlife