Unit 1 Geography Practice

a feature that explains what the symbols on a map stand for

• symbol

• cardinal direction

• map key

• scale

an object that stands for something else (for example, the Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom)

• scale

• cardinal direction

• map key

• symbol

a feature used to figure out distances on a map

• symbol

• cardinal direction

• map key

• scale

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides

• cardinal direction

• map key

• canyon

• scale

one of the four main directions: north, east, south, and west

• cardinal direction

• map key

• canyon

• symbol

the study of Earth - its spaces, land, water, air, and people

• government

• equator

• ocean

• geography

an area of land that has its own government

• government

• state

• continent

• country

one of the seven large bodies of land on Earth

• state

• equator

• continent

• geography

a group that helps run a community, state, or country

• capital

• government

• geography

• border

one of the five largest bodies of water on Earth

• capital

• ocean

• border

• government