Memorial Day Geography: maps for reference
Use the maps below to answer the questions.
Political map (regions + grid): 
Physical map (landforms + oceans): 
U.S. outline map (states): 
In this 15–20 minute activity, you’ll practice map skills using a Memorial Day theme. You’ll locate U.S. memorial sites and connect major wars/conflicts to world regions using both physical and political maps. Focus on geographic thinking (location, place, region, and spatial patterns).
Use the maps below to answer the questions.
Political map (regions + grid):
Physical map (landforms + oceans):
U.S. outline map (states):
Which U.S. city is home to Arlington National Cemetery?
Categorize each conflict by its primary world region.
World War I
World War II (European Theater)
Korean War
Vietnam War
Persian Gulf War
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Europe
Asia / Pacific
Southwest Asia / Middle East
Match each memorial/cemetery to its location.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona Memorial) | arrow_right_alt | Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
Arlington National Cemetery | arrow_right_alt | Washington, D.C. |
Vietnam Veterans Memorial | arrow_right_alt | Oahu, Hawaii |
Normandy American Cemetery | arrow_right_alt | Arlington, Virginia |
What is the geographic term for a place that is set aside to honor memory (example: a battlefield park or memorial site)?
Select TWO reasons why memorials are often built in capital cities.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in which U.S. city?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial commemorates service primarily associated with which TWO locations/regions?