U1L1 Geography of the United States Flashcards

5th Grade Test Study

Longitude

imaginary line called the meridian that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole

Latitude

imaginary line called a parallel that runs from West to East

Globe

a sphere that is a model of Earth

Vegetation

the types of plants in an area of a region

Government

the organization that makes the law in a county, state, or community and has power

Landform

the physical feature of Earth’s surface (ex: mountain or plain)

Climate

weather elements such as temperature, rainfall, and wind over a long period of time

Equator

the imaginary line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres

Maps

are created by collecting data

Island

a piece of land surrounded by water

Mountain Ranges

is a line range of mountains connected by high ground

Tributary

a river or a stream flowing into a big river or stream

Physical Features

a part of Earth’s surface including landmasses and bodies of water

What are the cardinal directions on a compass?

North, East, South, West

Three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is covered by…

water

What is the most important way that rivers and lakes helped the United States to become a wealthy country?

Providing transportation, climate, physical feature, and vegetation effects where people choose to live.

What are the hemispheres? What hemisphere is the United States in? What continent is in all 4 hemispheres?

• Hemispheres are how the Earth is divided.

• The United States is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.

• Africa is the only continent in all 4 hemispheres.

What do all 50 states have in common?

They all are under the US government.

What is a pueblo?

A pueblo is an apartment building made of stone and adobe.