Name______________________________ S.G. Due Date ______________________ Summative Date ____________________
I)
Label the seven continents and five oceans. Next, draw the equator and prime meridian.
Using the box, draw and label a compass rose.
II)
Referring to rose, answer the “I AM” questions below.
the world map and compass 1) Completely covered in ice, uninhabited by humans (other than a few scientists), I am located south of ALL of my fellow continents.
I am ANTARTICA.
2) I am located west of Asia and east of the Americas. I have the world’s longest river, as well as the world’s largest desert. Cheetahs, lions, and gazelles roam my savannahs. I am AFRICA.
3) I am northeast of Africa and am connected to Europe. I am the largest continent in size and population, and have the highest point on Earth (Mt. Everest). Who am I? ASIA
4) European explorers traveled along my surface in their expeditions to the Americas. I am the ATLANTIC Ocean.
5) I am west of Asia, north of Africa, and east of the Americas. I also have many peninsulas. I am EUROPE.
6) I am the Earth’s largest ocean! North and South America border my western side, while Asia and Australia border my eastern side. I am the PACIFIC Ocean.
7) I am the third largest ocean, located south of the equator. Australia borders me to the east, Asia borders me to the north, and Africa borders me to the west. I am the INDIAN Ocean.
8) I am the northernmost ocean and most of my waters are ice­covered year­round. I am the ARCTIC Ocean.
9) North America is to my north and Antarctica is to my south. I have the world’s highest waterfall and the majority of my countries’ inhabitants speak Spanish. Who am I? SOUTH AMERICA
10) I am located north of the equator and west of the prime meridian. The Atlantic Ocean borders my east coast and the Pacific Ocean borders my west coast. I am NORTH AMERICA
11) Known for my massive waves and home to many fish, seals, and whales, I completely surround Antarctica. I am the SOUTHERN Ocean.
12) I am unique! I am an island, a country, and a continent! I am south of Asia and EAST of Africa. I am AUSTRALIA.
III)
Using the map, label the three mountain ranges and the seven rivers of the United States. Respond to the questions below the map (it may be helpful to use an additional map including state labels).
1) I am the best known river in America and empty into the Gulf of Mexico. I am the MISSISSIPPI River.
2) As a river, I form a natural border between the United States and Mexico. I am the RIO GRANDE River.
3) Located in the northwest, I empty into the Pacific Ocean. I was also explored by Lewis & Clark. I am the COLUMBIA River.
4) I form the northeastern border between the USA and Canada, and I connect the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. I am the ST. LAWRENCE River.
5) When people want to ski, hike, or camp along the eastern mountains of the United States, they would use my range. I am the APPALACHIAN Mountains.
6) When tourists visit the Grand Canyon, many enjoy rafting along me! I am the river that runs through the Grand Canyon and the southwest of the United States. I am the COLORADO River.
7) I am located in the west and presented a challenge to early Americans hoping to reach California for gold and a new life. Crossing my heights before winter, truly put a “rush” on travel plans. I am the SIERRA NEVADA Mountains.
8) Considered the Gateway to the West, I create natural borders between six Midwestern states. Two states I border are Ohio and Kentucky. I am the OHIO River.
9) I am the longest river in the United States and am a tributary of the Mississippi River (which means we connect). I am the MISSOURI River.
10) I am the tallest mountain range in North America and home of the Continental Divide. Many people flock to my location during the winters to ski my steep, snowy slopes. I am the ROCKY Mountains.
Personal Study Goals
My geography summative assessment is on _____________________________.
My goal is to study and use my study guide __________ minutes a night.
Two people who may help me study and prepare for the geography assessment are: