SOL 2.5 ~ Geography and Map Skills
Why are maps important?
  • Maps can be used to locate land and water features.
  • Maps and globes help people study the Earth.
Where are the seven continents, the four oceans, and the equator located on maps and globes?
Terms to Know

  • Equator: An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth  

  • Continent: A large body of land on the Earth

The seven continents

Locate the following continents on maps and globes:

  • North America

  • South America

  • Europe

  • Asia

  • Africa

  • Australia

  • Antarctica

The four oceans

Locate the following oceans on maps and globes:

  • Arctic Ocean

  • Atlantic Ocean

  • Indian Ocean

  • Pacific Ocean

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Review Activities

Continents and Oceans Quiz

Continents and Oceans Matching

Continents and Oceans Hangman

World Continents and Oceans
Where are these major rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges located on a map of the United States?
Locate selected rivers, mountain ranges, and lakes on a map of the United States.
  • James River
  • Mississippi River
  • Rio Grande
  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Great Lakes (general area)
Review Activities

Rags to Riches

Geography Pop-ups
SOL 2.6 ~ Map Skills
A map is a drawing that shows what places look like from above and where they are located.
What is included when making a map?
Maps include the following:
  • Title—The name or kind of map
  • Map legend—A list of shapes and symbols used on a map and an explanation of what each stands for
  • Compass rose—A symbol that shows direction (north, east, south, and west) on a map

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Geography Terms to Remember

  • Equator - an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth

  • Continent - a large body of land on the Earth

  • Map - a drawing that shows what places look like from above and where they are located

  • Map legend - a list of shapes and symbols used on a map and an explanation of what each stands for
  • Compass rose - a symbol that shows direction (north, east, south, and west) on a map
  • Regions - places that have common (the same) characteristics
  • Climate - the kind of weather an area has over a long period of time
  • Land - the shape of the land's surface -
                  what is looks like - does it have mountains?  hills? is it flat?
  • Environment - surroundings
Review Activities

Geography Terms Matching

Geography Terms Concentration

Geography Terms Flashcards