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Social Studies Work Station 1

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Question 1

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What is the purpose of a physical map?

A Physical maps show the borders of a country.

B Physical maps show special populations in certain regions.

C Physical maps show the land with its special charateristics and landforms.

D Physical maps help us show our own physical features and how we are similar to others.

Question 2

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What is the purpose of a political map?

A Political maps show regions and their political preferences

B Political maps show the boundaries and locations of countries, states, cities, towns and counties.

C Political maps show how poeple voted in past elections.

D Political maps will express the areas where people prefer to live.

Question 3

3.

A compass rose is not always needed on a map.

True

False

Question 4

4.

Which geographic formation would be found in the Western United States?

A The Gulf of Mexico

B The Rocky Mountains

C The Great Plains

D The Appalachian Mountains

Question 5

5.

The above map is an example of a ________________________ map.

A Political

C Population

D Special purpose

Question 6

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Longitude and latitude lines make up a ______________ system for identifying specific locations of places.

Question 7

7.

Washington D.C. would be indicated on a map with which type of symbol?

Question 8

8.

Which region of the United States has the fewest states?

A Southwest region

B Southeast region

C Northeast region

D West region