Chapter 2- People, Places, and Nature

What tells where something is by comparing it to something else?

• absolute location

• echo location

• relative location

• a map

What is the exact spot where a place is located called?

• a map key

• absolute location

• location point

• echo location

What are pictures that stand for real things on a map?

• symbols

• legend

• pictures

• location spots

What shows the different symbols on a map and tells what they mean?

• the answer key

• relative location

• absolute location

• the legend

Which direction points up on the compass rose?

• west

• north

• south

• east

What is the name for the different shapes of land on Earth?

• mountain ranges

• state parks

• landforms

• vacations

How many continents are on the Earth?

• 12

• 8

• 9

• 7

How many oceans are on the Earth?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 21

What is a round model of the Earth called?

• map

• legend

• globe

• migrate

Why might a person move? (3 answers)

• a new job

• for a better life

• to be safe

• to grow corn