SS Week 2 Vocabulary Practice
Quiz by Cecilia A Perez
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- Q1
cardinal directions
north, south, east, west
northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
120s - Q2
cartographer
a person who creates maps and decides what to include on them
a person who creates carts that hold an abundance of food
120s - Q3
globe
a flat model of Earth showing where places are located
a round model of the Earth showing where water, land, and countries are located
30s - Q4
legend of key
explains what the symbols and colors on a map represent
shows the distance on a map
120s - Q5
maps
drawings of places around the world that show where places are located and how to get there
a spherical object that helps you know where the bodies of land and water are
120s - Q6
scale
a symbol that shows the cardinal directions
shows the distance on a map
120s - Q7
climate
the study of weather on one specific day
the study of weather over time
120s - Q8
climate map
a map that shows whether a place is usually warm or cold and wet or dry
a map that identifies community cultures
120s - Q9
cultural map
maps that identify community cultures and resources
a map that shows whether a place is usually warm or cold and wet or dry
120s - Q10
historical maps
maps that were drawn or printed in the past and are used to show geographical ideas of the times and places in which they were produced
maps that identify community cultures and resources
120s - Q11
political map
a map that shows the borders of regions, countries, states, and cities
a map used to show the overall distribution of the population within a particular area or region
120s - Q12
population map
a map used to show the overall distribution of the population within a particular area or region
a map that shows the natural features of an area
120s - Q13
physical map
maps that identifies community cultures and resources
a map that shows the natural features of an area
120s - Q14
absolute location
a tool used to determine the absolute location on a map using grid lines and coordinates
describes the exact location of a place by using longitude and latitude
120s - Q15
grid system
a tool used to determine the absolute location on a map using grid lines and coordinates
describes the location of a place relative to, or compared to, something else
120s