Lesson 2: Finding Places in the United States

A ___________________ helps you find out distances on a map.

• canyon

• cardinal directions

• map key

• scale

North, east, south, and west are all examples of _____________________________.

• canyon

• cardinal directions

• map key

• scale

A ____________________ is a deep narrow valley with steep sides.

• canyon

• cardinal directions

• scale

• map key

You can find out what symbols on a map stand for in the _______________________.

• canyon

• cardinal directions

• map key

• scale

How many states are in the United States?

• 14

• 32

• 48

• 50

What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?

• freedom

• nature

• presidents

• travel

Which of these is NOT a symbol of the United States?

• the American eagle

• the American flag

• the Liberty Bell

• a cougar

Why are all states similar?

• They are all the same size.

• They all have the same weather.

• They all have communities

• They are all near oceans.

Where are all the Everglades?

• California

• Florida

• Illinois

• Iowa

What are two kinds of animals that live in the Everglades?

• polar bears and penguins

• camels and tortoises

• crocodiles and alligators

• cats and dogs