WorksheetsExploring the Regions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
An area with common features that set it apart from other areas is a
cardinal direction
location
global grid
region
2 examples of cardinal directions are...
northwest and southwest
north and northwest
south and east
southwest and west
Why do mapmakers use map scales.
to show how much each landform weighs
to show what each symbol on the map stands for
to show that everything on the map is drawn at full size
to show the relationship between map and real distance (1 cm = 100 km)
How do mapmakers explain the symbols that they use on maps?
They give a map key
They give a map scale
They only use words as symbols
They only use numbers as symbols
Lines of longitude and latitude are imaginary lines used to show the...
location of places on Earth.
number of mines between two places.
cardinal direction.
elevation of places
If you wanted to show how many people live in an area, you would use a..
physical map.
population map.
political map.
language map.
Mapmakers often use the color blue on maps to stand for
mountains
the North Pole
oceans
roads
Which is the best title for this map?
The United States and Its Neighbors
Regions of the United States
U.S. States and Capitals
Latitude and Longitude of the United States
Which region is inland?
Northeast
Southwest
West
Midwest
Which regions border the Gulf of Mexico? (pick 2 answers)
Midwest
West
Southwest
Southeast
