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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

9. The earth

10. longitude

12. 0 degrees longitude 0 degrees latitude

13. On your map of Oceans and continents add

16. Lat is flat

17. .2a : u se maps, globes, photographs, pictures and tables to locate the 7 continents. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ss5/b/comcontoci ntrol.cfm

18. 250 million years ago http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/pangaea/Pangaea_ game.html http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/pangaea/Pangaea_ game.html

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

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

21. 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

22. Oceans

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

25. 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

26. Water Features Ocean Sea Gulf Bay Rivers Tributaries Lakes

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

28. Land Features

32. SOL USI.2b

33. 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

35. 8 Geographic Regions 1 coastal plain5 Rocky Mts. 2 Appalachian Mts.6 Basin & Ranges 3 Interior Lowlands7 Coastal Range 4 Great Plains8 Canadian Shield

36. COASTAL PLAIN

37. Inlets, bays and capes along the Coastal Plains

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

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

40. APPALACHIAN Highlands / MOUNTAINS

41. Appalachian Mountains.

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

43. 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)

44. INTERIOR LOWLANDS

45. Interior Lowlands

46. 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.

47. 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

48. GREAT PLAINS

49. GreatPlainsGreatPlains

50. 1.2b: Great Plains Located west of Interior Lowlands and east of the Rocky Mountains Flat land that gradually increases in elevation westward; grasslands

51. ROCKY MOUNTAINS

52. Rocky Mountains

53. 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.

54. 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

55. BASIN AND RANGES

56. Basin and Range

57. 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.

58. 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

59. COASTAL RANGE

60. Coastal Range

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

62. 1.2b: Coastal Range Rugged mountains along the Pacific Coast that stretch from California to Canada Contains fertile valleys

63. CANADIAN SHIELD

64. Canadian Shield, rock formations

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. Coastal _____________ Coastal __________________

68. Coastal Range Coastal Plain

70. Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountain (Highlands)

72. SOL 1.2c Bodies of Water

73. 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.

74. 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.

75. 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.

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

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

78. Colorado River The Colorado River was explored by the Spanish.

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

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

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

82. 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.

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

87. 8 Geographic Regions of USA!

88. Basin and Range

89. Great Basin meets Rocky Mountains

90. Great Plains

91. Interior Lowlands

92. Appalachians

93. Canadian Shield

94. ___ 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

95. ___ 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

96. ___ 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

97. ___ 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

107. 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

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

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

110. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

118. Click on the Appalachian Mountains.

119. 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

120. 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.

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

122. Which mountains contain the Continental Divide?

123. 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

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

125. Where are the Great Plains?

126. 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

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

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

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

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

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

132. 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

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

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

135. 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.

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

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

138. 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!

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

140. 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

141. 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!

142. 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!

143. 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

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

145. All maps in this presentation were created using Mapmakers Toolkit by Tom Snyder Publications, copyright 1999. Click on the picture to begin the video. EXIT