USI.2A, 2D 2b, 2c

Vocabulary geography study of land and features SentencePicture geographicRelating to geography featuresCharacteristics plainLow, Flat land basinLowest part interiorinside rangemountains

What is Geography? Study of the land and features using maps, globes and photographs

What do we call a three dimensional map that is round and looks like this: Globe

Physical Maps What kind of information does a physical map show us? Land and the landforms Ex. Mountains, hills, valley

Political Maps What kind of information can we see by looking at a political map? countries, states

The Compass Rose 1. What does the compass rose show on a map? 2. How can you remember direction without getting confused? 3. If a map does not have a compass rose, then what?

The earth

longitude

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Agenda Warm UP Continents and Oceans Interactive Notebook Notes for USI.2D Group: Create your own continent Extra Worksheet: Longitude and Latitude Exit Ticket

USI.2A – 7 CONTINENTS North America South America Europe Asia Africa Australia / Oceana Antarctica

SOL 1.2a: The student will use maps, globes, photographs, pictures and tables to: locate the 7 continents. *** Europe is considered a continent even though it is not entirely surrounded by water. The land mass is frequently called Eurasia. North America South America Africa Asia Australia / Oceana Antarctica Europe

Oceans

I. General Terms 1. Geography 2. Feature 3. Map 4. Globe 5. Compass rose 6. Longitude 7. Prime Meridian 8. Latitude 9. Equator

Important Geographic Features II. Water 10. Lakes 11. Rivers 12. Tributaries 13. Gulfs 14. Bays III. Land 15. Mountains 16. Hills 17. Plains 18. Plateaus 19. Islands 20. Peninsula’s USI.2D

Water Features Ocean Sea Gulf Bay Rivers Tributaries Lakes

Land Features 1. Mountains 2. Hills 3. Plains 4. Plateaus 5. Islands 6. Peninsula’s

Land Features

SOL USI.2b

8 Regions of North America 1) Coastal Range 2) Basin and Range 3) Rocky Mountains 4) Great Plains 5) Interior Lowlands 6) Canadian Shield 7) Appalachian Mountains 8) Coastal Plains

8 Geographic Regions 1 coastal plain5 Rocky Mts. 2 Appalachian Mts.6 Basin & Ranges 3 Interior Lowlands7 Coastal Range 4 Great Plains8 Canadian Shield

COASTAL PLAIN

Inlets, bays and capes along the Coastal Plains

Coastal Plain Located along the Atlantic ocean and gulf of mexico. Broad lowland providing many excellent harbors.

Coastal Plain Broad lowlands providing many excellent harbors. Located along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

APPALACHIAN Highlands / MOUNTAINS

Appalachian Mountains.

Appalachian Highlands Located west of the Coastal Plain Old, eroded mountains

1.2b: Appalachian Highlands Located west of Coastal Plain extending from eastern Canada to western Alabama Old, eroded mountains (oldest mountain range in North America)

INTERIOR LOWLANDS

Interior Lowlands

Interior Lowland Located west of the appalachian mountains and east of the great plains Rolling flatlands with many rivers, broad river valleys, and grassy hills.

1.2b: Interior Lowlands Grassy Hills Rolling flatlands with many rivers, and broad river valleys. West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Great Plains

GREAT PLAINS

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1.2b: Great Plains Located west of Interior Lowlands and east of the Rocky Mountains Flat land that gradually increases in elevation westward; grasslands

ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Rocky Mountains

Rocky mountains Located west of the great plains and east of the Basin and range. Rugged mountains stretching from alaska to mexico; high elevations. Contains the continental divide, which determines the directional flow of rivers.

1.2b: Rocky Mountains Located west of the Great Plains and east of the Basin and Range Rugged Rocky Mountains Stretches from Alaska almost to Mexico, high elevations Contains the Continental Divide, which determines the directional flow of rivers

BASIN AND RANGES

Basin and Range

Located west of rocky mountains and east of the sierra nevadas and the cascades. Area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges and death valley, the lowest point in north america.

1.2b: Basin and Range Located west of Rocky Mountains and east of the Sierra Nevadas and the Cascades Area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges and Death Valley, the lowest part point in North America Death Valley

COASTAL RANGE

Coastal Range

Rugged mountains along the pacific coast that stretch from california to canada. Contains fertile valleys.

1.2b: Coastal Range Rugged mountains along the Pacific Coast that stretch from California to Canada Contains fertile valleys

CANADIAN SHIELD

Canadian Shield, rock formations

Canadian Shield Wraps around hudson bay in a horseshoe shape Hills worn by erosion and hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers Holds some of the oldest rock formations in north america.

1.2b: Canadian Shield Wrapped around Hudson Bay in a horseshoe shape. Hills worn by erosion and hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers. Holds some of the oldest rock formations in North America.

Coastal _____________ Coastal __________________

Coastal Range Coastal Plain

Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountain (Highlands)

SOL 1.2c Bodies of Water

Atlantic Ocean The location of the United States with its Atlantic coast, has provided access to other areas of the world. The Atlantic Ocean served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrants.

Pacific Ocean The location of the United States, with its Pacific Coast, has provided access to other areas of the world. The Pacific Ocean was an early exploration route.

Mississippi and Missouri Rivers The Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers were the transportation arteries for farm and industrial products. They were links to ports and other parts of the world.

Ohio River The Ohio River was the gateway to the west.

Columbia River The Columbia River was explored by Lewis and Clark.

Colorado River The Colorado River was explored by the Spanish.

The Rio Grande The Rio Grande forms the border with Mexico.

The Gulf of Mexico The Gulf of Mexico provided the French and Spanish with exploration routes to Mexico and other parts of America.

The Great Lakes Inland port cities grew in the Midwest along the Great Lakes.

Trade, Transportation, and Settlement The location of the United States, with its Atlantic and Pacific coasts, has provided access to other areas of the world.

The Atlantic ocean served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrants.

8 Geographic Regions of USA!

Basin and Range

Great Basin meets Rocky Mountains

Great Plains

Interior Lowlands

Appalachians

Canadian Shield

___ Coastal PlainA. Rugged mountains along the Pacific Coast that stretch from California to Canada. Contains fertile valleys ___ Rocky MountainsB. Located along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Broad lowland providing many excellent harbors ___ Basin & RidgeC. Located west of Rocky Mountains and east of the Sierra Nevadas and the Cascades. Area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges and Death Valley, the lowest point in North America ___ Coastal RangeD. Located west of the Great Plains and east of the Basin and Range. Rugged mountains stretching from Alaska almost to Mexico; high elevations. Contains the Continental Divide, which determines the directional flow of rivers

___ Coastal PlainA. Rugged mountains along the Pacific Coast that stretch from California to Canada. Contains fertile valleys ___ Rocky MountainsB. Located along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Broad lowland providing many excellent harbors ___ Basin & RidgeC. Located west of Rocky Mountains and east of the Sierra Nevadas and the Cascades. Area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges and Death Valley, the lowest point in North America ___ Coastal RangeD. Located west of the Great Plains and east of the Basin and Range. Rugged mountains stretching from Alaska almost to Mexico; high elevations. Contains the Continental Divide, which determines the directional flow of rivers

___ Great PlainsE. Rugged mountains along the Pacific Coast that stretch from California to Canada. Contains fertile valleys ___ Appalachian MountainsF. Located west of Rocky Mountains and east of the Sierra Nevadas and the Cascades. Area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges and Death Valley, the lowest point in North America ___ Canadian ShieldG. Located west of Interior Lowlands and east of the Rocky Mountains. Flat land that gradually increases in elevation westward; grasslands ___ Interior LowlandsH. Located west of the Great Plains and east of the Basin and Range. Rugged mountains stretching from Alaska almost to Mexico; high elevations. Contains the Continental Divide, which determines the directional flow of rivers

___ Great PlainsE. Wrapped around Hudson Bay in a horseshoe shape. Hills worn by erosion and hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers. Holds some of the oldest rock formations in North America ___ Appalachian MountainsF. Located west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Great Plains. Rolling flatlands with many rivers, broad river valleys, and grassy hills ___ Canadian ShieldG. Located west of Interior Lowlands and east of the Rocky Mountains. Flat land that gradually increases in elevation westward; grasslands ___ Interior LowlandsH. Located west of Coastal Plain extending from eastern Canada to western Alabama; includes the Piedmont. Old, eroded mountains (oldest mountain range in North America)

The _______ Ocean served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrants. A. Pacific B. Atlantic C. Arctic D. Indian

The _____River was the gateway to the west. F. Mississippi G. Missouri H. Colorado J. Ohio

Inland port cities grew in the Midwest along the _________. A. Mountains B. Factories C. Great Lakes D. Oregon Trail

The _____________ Rivers were the transportation arteries for farm and industrial products. F. Mississippi & Missouri G. Columbia & Colorado F.Ohio & James G.York & Mississippi

The __________ River was explored by Lewis and Clark. A.Colorado B.Columbia C.York D.Mississippi

What river forms a border between the USA and Canada? A.Mississippi River B.Missouri River C.Rio Grande River D.Colorado River

What is the name of the inlet that is beside Mexico? A.Pacific Ocean B.Gulf of Mexico C.Mississippi River D.Atlantic Ocean

The Appalachian Mountains are lower than the Rocky Mountains because they are: F. newer G. older H. farther south J. more volcanic

Compared with the Atlantic Coast, the Pacific Coast has: A. Very little flat land along the coast. B. More land at sea level C. Fewer mountain ranges near the coast D. fewer volcanoes

Which landform region covers eastern Virginia? F. Coastal Plain G. Piedmont H. Appalachian Plateau J. Blue Ridge

The largest body of water on Earth is the: A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Arctic Ocean

The Continental Divide is an imaginary line that separates: A. western and eastern rivers B. the Appalachian Mountains from the Rocky Mountains C. rivers that drain into the Atlantic Ocean from those that drain into the Pacific Ocean D. the United States from Canada

What is the central line of longitude called? A. Prime Meridian B. Equator C. Tropic of Cancer D. Tropic of Capricorn

44. Which of these is a line of longitude? F. 10 S G. 50 N H. 100 N J. 30 E

Which river rises in the Rocky Mountains? A. Colorado River B. Hudson River C. Mississippi River J. Ohio River

The equator passes through the center of: A. Africa B. Asia C. Australia J. Europe

Which Europeans were the first to explore the Colorado River? F. The English G. The French H. The Portuguese J. The Spanish

Which of the Great Lakes lies entirely within the United States? A. Lake Erie B. Lake Huron C. Lake Michigan D. Lake Superior

Test what you know about the regions of the United States. Enter

Click on the Appalachian Mountains.

The Appalachian Mountains are old eroded mountains that go from Eastern Canada to Western Alabama. They served as the western boundary until the end of the Revolutionary War. Next Question

These are the Rocky Mountains. They are much more rugged than the Appalachian and are not as old. Try again! I know that you can find them now.

Remember that although the Appalachian Mountains were the original western border, they are actually in the eastern part of the country. Try again.

Which mountains contain the Continental Divide?

The Continental Divide, which determines the directional flow of rivers, is in the Rocky Mountains. The Rocky Mountains are rugged mountains with high elevations from Alaska to Mexico. Next Question

Remember that the Continental Divide is a part of the rugged mountain range that is from Alaska to Mexico. Return to Map

Where are the Great Plains?

This region of grasslands, in the middle of the United States, provides many of the grain and wheat for the country. It is a flat region that gradually increases in elevation westward. Next question

Remember that the Great Plains are flat grasslands in the middle of the United States. Try again

Which of these regions holds some of the oldest rock formations in North America and is characterized by hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers?

The Canadian Shield is the horseshoe-shaped region around the Hudson Bay. This region contains many important mineral deposits. Next Question

The region you are looking for is a horseshoe-shaped region in Canada. Try again

Which of these is made up of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges?

These mountain ranges make up the Coastal Range on the Pacific Coast. These rugged mountains stretch from California to Canada and contain many fertile valleys. Next question

The mountains we are looking for are near the Pacific Ocean. Try again.

Which of these regions is a broad lowland with many excellent harbors?

This coastal plain is east of the Appalachian Mountains and is on the Atlantic Coast. This region has been important for trade and naval purposes throughout United States history. Next Question.

Remember that the west coast has a lot of mountains and rocky cliffs. This makes many harbors difficult to access. Try again!

This region might have ports along the Mississippi but usually when we talk about harbors, we are referring to coastal regions. Try again!

When you look closely at this region, you will realize that it would be difficult to navigate. Remember, harbors need to be accessible. Think coastal! Try again!

Where is the area of varying elevations containing isolated mountain ranges?

The Basin and Range region is between the Rocky Mountains and the Coastal Range. In this region, you can find Death Valley, the lowest point in North America. Next Question

Although this region has some valleys, you are in search of a region with more isolated mountain ranges. Hint: It is west of the Rocky Mountains but east of the Pacific coast. Try again!

The Great Plains increase in elevation westward but do not get very mountainous. You are looking for a region between two rugged mountain ranges. Try again!

Which of the regions listed below is an area of rolling flatlands with rivers, broad river valleys, and grassy hills? A. Canadian Shield B. Interior Lowlands C. Basin and Range

You are looking for a region in the middle of the United States between the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains. Try again!

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