World History Unit 1 Lesson 4 Review

The maps shown have which of the following similarities?

• They show the same region.

• They use the same scale.

• They display the same physical features.

• They have the same map key.

The maps shown have the following differences:

• They show different features.

• They use different symbols and colors.

• They are used for different purposes.

• All of the above.

Based on this physical map, name one desert and one river on the continent of Africa.

• Sahara Desert and Congo River

• Gobi Desert and Amazon River

• Kalahari Desert and Yangtze River

• Atacama Desert and Mississippi River

Based on this political map, name two countries in the continent of Africa.

• Egypt and Nigeria

• Brazil and Argentina

• China and Japan

• Australia and New Zealand

Look at the thematic map titled 'Mapping Africa’s natural resources.' What do you see?

• A map showing Africa's population density

• A map displaying Africa's natural resources

• A map of Africa's political boundaries

• A map showing Africa's climate zones

If I want to know which countries borders Ghana, I would use a (physical, political, and/or thematic map) because _________.

• political map because political maps show country borders.

• physical map because physical maps show country borders.

• thematic map because thematic maps show country borders.

• climate map because climate maps show country borders.

If I want to know where the Nile River is located, I would use a (physical, political, and/or thematic map) because _________.

• physical map because physical maps show landforms and bodies of water.

• political map because political maps show countries and cities.

• thematic map because thematic maps show population density.

• road map because road maps show highways and streets.

If I want to know which African country had the greatest number of professional soccer players, I would use a (physical, political, and/or thematic map) because _________.

• thematic map because thematic maps show specific information such as the number of professional soccer players.

• physical map because physical maps show the locations of mountains and rivers.

• political map because political maps show country borders and capitals.

• physical map because physical maps show population density.