Social Studies Chapter 1 Study Guide
Key Terms (Vocabulary) Write the definition for each term.
globe- _____________________________________________________________________________
geographic terms ____________________________________________________________________
latitude ____________________________________________________________________________
longitude ___________________________________________________________________________
geography __________________________________________________________________________
physical features _____________________________________________________________________
Key Concepts
What is the line of 0° latitude called? ____________________________________________________
What is the line of 0° longitude called? ___________________________________________________
What is the latitude and longitude of the triangle? __________________________________________
What is the latitude and longitude of the star? _____________________________________________
What is the symbol on the map that shows direction called? __________________________________
The four main points on a compass are called the __________________________________________ .
A hemisphere is______________________________________________________________________
Canada is located in which two hemispheres? ______________________________________________
On a map of the United States be able to locate and label the following physical features.
Pacific Ocean
Ohio River
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Great Plains
Gulf Coastal Plain
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Coastal Plain
Atlantic Ocean
The Great Lakes (Lake Superior, Lake Michigan,
Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario)
Rio Grande
Columbia River
St. Lawrence River
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Using the picture below label the bodies of water or landforms using the geographic terms you have
learned.
Gulf
Plain
Bay
Cape
Lake
Peninsula
Mouth
Delta
Source
Island
Tributary
Sea
Mountain range