US1.2d Geographic Features on Maps

S.Grey6th Grade Review

United States OverviewIs this a

map, diagram or

photograph?

Photograph

United States

Is this a map, diagram or

photograph?

Diagram

Is this a map, photograph or diagram?Map

Lakes

What type of landform is shown in this photograph?

Why did early settlers build cities on major bodies of water?

For trade and transportation purposes

What is one characteristic of a lake?

Lakes are completely surrounded by land

Rivers

What body of water is shown in this picture?

Meandering

When a river bends and winds it is called……

Trade and TransportationWhy did so many cities grow along

the banks of the

Mississippi River?

Tributaries

All of the smaller bodies of water stemming from a larger river are

called…..

Gulfs

What is the name of this body of water partially surrounded by land?

Bay

This body of water is

known as??

Mountains

These land forms are called ????

This is a photograph of the Rocky Mountains from SPACE

Where was this

photograph taken?

Why are do the Rocky Mountains have snow on top all year long?

They are so tall (at a high

elevation) that the air is colder, therefore snow

can stay all year long.

Hills

What landform is shown

in this picture?

Interior Lowlands or Canadian Sheild

In what region of North America might you find these hills?

Plains

What landform

is relatively flat and is covered

by grass?

Plateau

What landform does this picture show?

Islands

What landform is shown in

this picture?

Peninsulas

What landform is

shown in this photograph?

Identify as many bodies of water and landforms as you can on this map.