Week 14 Flashcard Social Studies

Front

How many continents are there in the world?

Back

There are 7 continents in the world.

Front

What helps us know what direction we need to go on a map?

Back

The compass rose helps us know what direction we need to go on a map.

Front

What does a population map show us?

Back

A population map shows us where people live.

Front

Which type of map was NOT described in the book?

Back

The vegetation map was NOT described in the book.

Front

What does a political map show us?

Back

A political map shows us the dividing lines or borders.

Front

What are the names of the 7 continents?

Back

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America.

Front

What is a compass rose?

Back

A compass rose is a figure on a map that shows the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

Front

What is the purpose of a physical map?

Back

A physical map shows the natural features of a place, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

Front

What is a climate map?

Back

A climate map shows the usual climate of a place, indicating whether it is warm or cold.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.