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Map Skills

Grades 7, 8, 9

ARTIST Pat Biggs

COVER Dan Dreyfus Photography

EDITOR Carole Garrett

Copyright © 1992 Milliken Publishing Company 1100 Research Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132 All rights reserved.

Map Skills Africa by R. Scott House and Patti M. House Explore the varied features of the African continent while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full-color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevations, vegetations, climates, products, populations, and peoples of Africa. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments.

Question topics follow the Five Themes of Geography as outlined by the National Geographic Society: finding absolute and relative locations on a map, relating physical and human characteristics to an area, understanding human relationships to the environment, tracing movement of peoples and goods throughout an area, and organizing countries and continents into regions for detailed study.

Permission to reproduce pages extends only to teacher-purchaser for individual classroom use, not to exceed in any event more than one copy per pupil in a course.

The reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system or for commercial use is strictly prohibited.

ISBN 978-1-4291-1579-7

ARTISTPat Biggs

DESIGNMeridian Integrated Media, Ltd.

COVERDan Dreyfus Photography

EDITORCarole Garrett

Copyright © 1993, Revised 2007Milliken Publishing Companya Lorenz companyP.O. Box 802Dayton, OH 45401-0802All rights reserved.www.LorenzEducationalPress.com

Map SkillsAsiaby R. Scott Houseand Patti M. HouseExplore the varied features of the Asian continent while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full–color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevations, vegetation, climates, products, populations, and peoples of Asia. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments.




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Teaching GuideThis book has been designed to strengthen map readingand analyzing skills and to familiarize students with thefeatures of different regions of Asia. Each section containsa student page and an accompanying map that is used tocomplete the student page. Each page builds upon previouspages and students should have access to all previouslycompleted maps. Encourage students to use latitude andlongitude markings when comparing features betweenmaps. Students may use related resources to assist them incompleting the student pages. Accept all reasonable an-swers that can be logically supported. Color transparen-cies, located in the back of the book, will assist you in yourclassroom presentation.

Map 1: Asia in the WorldThis Robinson projection map provides a continuous mapwith relatively little distortion of shapes and sizes. It is acompromise between rectangular projections such as theMercator or Peters and more accurate interrupted projec-tions. The student page offers directional activities and aworld overview.Extension Activities:

1. Note that Asia is the world’s largest continent andcompare its size to other more familiar areas. Compare thelatitudes that Asia covers and discuss the effect of latitudeon climate.

2. Use this map to discuss the European exploration ofthe world. Have students trace the routes of Dias, DaGama, and Magellan.

3. Discuss non-European exploration and trade routes.Have students trace routes of Arabic, Indian, and Chinesetraders.

* Full-color transparencies are found at the back of the book. Eachtransparency should be used to introduce the corresponding unit.

Asia in the World...................................................... 1Asia in the World ........................................ 1a,1b*

Countries and Capitals ............................................ 2Countries and Capitals ............................... 2a,2b*

Physical Features ..................................................... 3Physical Features ........................................ 3a,3b*

Elevations and Physical Features ........................... 4Elevations and Physical Features .............. 4a,4b*

Precipitation ............................................................. 5Precipitation ................................................ 5a,5b*

Climates .................................................................... 6Climates ....................................................... 6a,6b*

Natural Vegetation .................................................. 7Natural Vegetation ..................................... 7a,7b*

Products .................................................................... 8Products ....................................................... 8a,8b*

Land Use ................................................................... 9Land Use ..................................................... 9a,9b*

Population Patterns and Large Cities .................. 10Population Patterns and Large Cities ... 10a,10b*

Empires and Civilizations ..................................... 11Empires and Civilizations ...................... 11a,11b*

The Former Soviet Union ...................................... 12The Former Soviet Union ....................... 12a,12b*

Southwestern Asia ................................................. 13Southwestern Asia .................................. 13a,13b*

Southeastern Asia .................................................. 14Southeastern Asia ................................... 14a,14b*

Eastern Asia ........................................................... 15Eastern Asia ............................................ 15a,15b*

Southern Asia ......................................................... 16Southern Asia .......................................... 16a,16b*

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Map 2: Countries and CapitalsThis map is based on information accurate as of late 2008.Names change occasionally as political regimes rise andfall. Use this information with caution. This page can beused for latitude and longitude practice or the map can belabeled using a classroom atlas or textbook.Extension Activities:

1. Make a copy of the map. Have students color thecountries according to dates when independence wasachieved. Use different colors for specified date ranges.

2. Research the ownership of Asian colonies as of 1914.Color the colonies according to their controlling country:Netherlands, England, United States, France, and so on.

3. Make choropleth maps for a variety of statistics. Achoropleth map uses a different color for a different range.For example, have students research the literacy rate forthe countries of the continent and then color the countriesaccording to specified percentages (20%, 20-50%).

Map 3: Physical FeaturesThe student page provides a narrative description of thefeatures of Asia. Students will read the description andlabel the features on the map. Alternatively, the teachermay wish to number the features on the map and havestudents match the numbers with the feature names. Themap has not been numbered to provide maximum flexibil-ity.Extension Activities:

1. Have students draw the borders of the continentalplates. This information can be found in an encyclopedia oratlas.

2. Have students use an atlas to find the latitudes and

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Use the map on page 1a to label the features and to complete the following.

1. Label and color the continents.Africa greenAsia orangeEurope yellowAustralia redNorth America brownSouth America purpleAntarctica gray

2. Label these parallels and meridians:Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn,Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, and Prime Meridian.

3. Label the North and South poles. Label the four hemispheres.

4. Label the oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic.

5. Label the compass rose on the map with these directions: north, south, east, west,northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest.

6. Use the eight major directions or names of geographic features to complete the following.

a. The __________ Ocean lies to the east of Asia.

b. The Arctic Ocean lies ___________ of Asia.

c. South America lies east and slightly __________ of Asia.

d. Asia is located in the ___________ and ___________ hemispheres.

e. Asia is northeast of the continent of _______________ .

f. Europe is_______ of Asia.

g. None of Asia borders the ___________ Ocean.

h. Antarctica is __________ of Asia.

i. The ___________ Ocean is south of Asia.

j. The continent of __________ is south and southeast of Asia and borders the

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Match each country and its capital with the corresponding number on the map on page 2a.

Capital, Country Capital, Country

Southern Asia

____ New Delhi, India _____ Kathmandu, Nepal____ Islamabad, Pakistan _____ Thimphu, Bhutan____ Dhaka, Bangladesh _____ Kabul, Afghanistan____ Colombo, Sri Lanka _____ Male, Maldives

Eastern Asia

____ Beijing, China _____ Tokyo, Japan____ Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia _____ Pyongyang, North Korea____ Taipei, Taiwan _____ Seoul, South Korea

Southeastern Asia

____ Rangoon, Burma _____ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia____ Bangkok, Thailand _____ Singapore, Singapore____ Vientiane, Laos _____ Jakarta, Indonesia____ Phnom Penh, Cambodiaiiiiii _____ Manila, Philippines____ Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei _____ Hanoi, Vietnam

Northern Asia

____ Moscow, Russia _____ Astana, Kazakhstan____ Dushanbe, Tajikistan _____ Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan____ Tashkent, Uzbekistan _____ Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Southwestern Asia

____ Ankara, Turkey _____ Baghdad, Iraq____ Nicosia, Cyprus _____ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia____ Damascus, Syria _____ San a, Yemen____ Beirut, Lebanon _____ Muscat, Oman____ Amman, Jordan _____ Kuwait, Kuwait____ Jerusalem, Israel _____ Doha, Qatar____ Tehran, Iran _____ Manama, Bahrain____ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates _____ T’bilisi, Georgia____ Yerevan, Armenia _____ Baku, Azerbaijan

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Map SkillsUnited Statesby R. Scott Houseand Patti M. HouseExplore the varied features of the United States while rein-forcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full–color maps coordi-nate to provide a relational study of the elevations, vegeta-tion, climates, products, populations, and peoples of the United States. Student pages challenge students to com-bine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments.

Question topics follow the Five Themes of Geography as outlined by the National Geographic Society: finding abso-lute and relative locations on a map, relating physical and human characteristics to an area, understanding human relationships to the environment, tracing movement of peoples and goods throughout an area, and organizing countries and continents into regions for detailed study.




Table of ContentsThe United States in the World ..............................................................................................................................................1 The United States in the World ............................................................................................................................. 1a,1b* North America ..........................................................................................................................................................................2 North America ......................................................................................................................................................... 2a,2b*

States and Capitals ....................................................................................................................................................................3 States and Capitals ................................................................................................................................................... 3a,3b*

Physical Features .......................................................................................................................................................................4 Physical Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 4a,4b*

Climate and Precipitation .........................................................................................................................................................5 Climate and Precipitation........................................................................................................................................ 5a,5b*

Expansion of the American Republic ...................................................................................................................................6 Expansion of the American Republic .................................................................................................................. 6a,6b*

Origins of State Names ...........................................................................................................................................................7 Origins of State Names .......................................................................................................................................... 7a,7b*

Population Density and Large Cities ......................................................................................................................................8 Population Density and Large Cities ..................................................................................................................... 8a,8b*

Transportation ...........................................................................................................................................................................9 Transportation .......................................................................................................................................................... 9a,9b*

The Northeastern States ........................................................................................................................................................10 The Northeastern States .....................................................................................................................................10a,10b*

The Southeastern States .........................................................................................................................................................11 The Southeastern States ......................................................................................................................................11a,11b*

The Great Lakes States ..........................................................................................................................................................12 The Great Lakes States .......................................................................................................................................12a,12b*

The Great Plains States ..........................................................................................................................................................13 The Great Plains States .......................................................................................................................................13a,13b*

The Southwestern States ........................................................................................................................................................14 The Southwestern States .....................................................................................................................................14a,14b*

The Mountain States ...............................................................................................................................................................15 The Mountain States............................................................................................................................................15a,15b*

The Pacific States ....................................................................................................................................................................16 The Pacific States .................................................................................................................................................16a,16b*

*Full color transparencies are found at the back of the book. Each transparency should be used to introduce the corresponding unit.

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Teaching Guide This book has been designed to strengthen map reading and analyzing skills and to familiarize students with the features of different regions of the United States. Each section contains a student page and an accompanying map that is used to com-plete the student page. Each page builds upon previous pages and students should have access to all previously completed maps. Encourage students to use latitude and longitude mark-ings when comparing features between maps. Students may use

related resources to assist them in completing the student pages. Accept all reasonable answers that can be logically supported. Color transparencies, located in the back of the book, will assist you in your classroom presentation.

Map 1: The United States in the WorldThis Robinson projection map provides a continuous map with relatively little distortion of shapes and sizes. It is a compromise between rectangular projections such as Mercator or Peters and more accurate interrupted projections.

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North America _________________________________

Use the maps or additional references to complete the following.

1. Label the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Pacific Ocean.

2. Label these bodies of water and match them with their latitudes and longitudes. ________ Hudson Bay a. 70°N 60°W ________ Gulf of Mexico b. 15°N 75°W ________ Caribbean Sea c. 60°N 90°W ________ Gulf of St. Lawrence d. 09°N 80°W ________ Baffin Bay e. 58°N 145°W ________ Beaufort Sea f. 48°N 62°W ________ Gulf of Alaska g. 25°N 90°W ________ Panama Canal h. 72°N 140°W

3. Label these islands and match them with their latitudes and longitudes. ________ Cuba a. 70°N 110°W ________ Jamaica b. 18°N 67°W ________ Hispaniola c. 18°N 78°W ________ Greenland d. 18°N 73°W ________ Baffin Island e. 22°N 80°W ________ Puerto Rico f. 70°N 40°W ________ Newfoundland g. 70°N 72°W ________ Victoria Island h. 49°N 56°W

4. Label these countries: Mexico, United States, Canada, Panama, Cuba, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and Bahamas.

5. Using map 2a, answer the following statements as true or false. If you cannot answer from the map, put a question mark to indicate that not enough information is given. ________ Baffin Bay is west of Greenland. ________ The Caribbean Sea lies southwest of the Gulf of Mexico. ________ Haiti is on the same island as the Dominican Republic. ________ Lake Superior is larger than Great Bear Lake. ________ The Gulf of St. Lawrence is just west of Newfoundland. ________ Victoria Island is larger than Ellesmere Island.

6. To sail from a city on the Gulf of Alaska to a city on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a ship would probably have to go south and southeast across the _______________ Ocean, through the _______________ Canal, north across the _______________ Sea, between the islands of Cuba and __________, into the _______________ Ocean, and then between the North American mainland and the island of _______________ to reach its destination.

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Map SkillsThe Worldby R. Scott Houseand Patti M. HouseExplore the varied features of the world while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full–color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevations, vegetation, climates, products, populations, and peoples of the world. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments.





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The World Political .............................................................................................. 1 The World Political ........................................................................... 1a, 1b*Physical Features of the World ........................................................................... 2 Physical Features of the World ........................................................ 2a, 2b*Countries and Capitals of North America.......................................................... 3 Countries and Capitals of North America ....................................... 3a, 3b*Physical Features of North America .................................................................. 4 Physical Features of North America ................................................ 4a, 4b*Countries and Capitals of South America .......................................................... 5 Countries and Capitals of South America ....................................... 5a, 5b*Physical Features of South America .................................................................. 6 Physical Features of South America ................................................ 6a, 6b*Countries and Capitals of Africa ........................................................................ 7 Countries and Capitals of Africa ...................................................... 7a, 7b*Physical Features of Africa ................................................................................. 8 Physical Features of Africa ............................................................... 8a, 8b*Countries and Capitals of Europe ...................................................................... 9 Countries and Capitals of Europe .................................................... 9a, 9b*Physical Features of Europe ............................................................................. 10 Physical Features of Europe ......................................................... 10a, 10b*Countries and Capitals of Asia ......................................................................... 11 Countries and Capitals of Asia .................................................... 11a, 11b*Physical Features of Asia .................................................................................. 12 Physical Features of Asia ............................................................. 12a, 12b*Countries and Capitals of Australia/Oceania .................................................. 13 Countries and Capitals of Australia/Oceania .............................. 13a, 13b*Physical Features of Australia/Oceania ........................................................... 14 Physical Features of Australia/Oceania ...................................... 14a, 14b*Antarctica Political and Physical ...................................................................... 15 Antarctica Political and Physical ................................................. 15a, 15b*Time Zones of the World ................................................................................... 16 Time Zones of the World ............................................................... 16a, 16b*

*Full–color transparencies are found at the back of the book. Each transparency should be used to introduce the corresponding unit.

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Teaching GuideThis book has been designed to strengthen map reading and analyzing skills and to familiarize students with the features of the world. Each section contains a student page and an accompanying map that is used to complete the student page. Students may need to refer to maps they have already studied and should have access to all previously completed maps. Encourage students to use latitude and longitude markings when comparing features between maps. Students may use related resources to assist them in completing the student pages. Accept all reasonable answers that can be logically supported. Color transparencies, located in the back of the book, will assist you in your classroom presentation. Map 1: The World PoliticalThis map uses the Robinson projection which is a general all–purpose projection very suitable for use

in classrooms. It has no special properties but also has no excessive distortions which can create faulty mental images of the world. It is a compromise between rectangular projections such as the Mercator or Peters and more accurate interrupted projections. The study guide offers directional activities and a world overview.Extension Activities:

1. Use the map as a locator map for current events around the world. Students can use newspapers to obtain stories and then mark the locales on their world map.

2. Select a product and trace what countries contribute parts or products that comprise the end product. Map the routes by which the product eventually gets to your home.

3. Have students determine the country of origin for products within their homes or for clothing

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Use the maps and additional references to complete the following.

1. Label and color the continents. Africa green Asia orange Europe yellow Australia red North America brown South America purple Antarctica gray

2. Label these parallels and meridians: Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, and Prime Meridian.

3. Label the North and South Poles.


5. Label the compass rose on the map with these directions: north, south, east, west, northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest.

Use the eight major directions or names of seas and continents to complete the following.

6. Europe is ___________ of North America.

7. To travel from South America to Australia you would go ___________ and cross the

____________________ Ocean.

8. Europe lies __________ of South America across the _____________ Ocean.

9. Antarctica is _________ of Europe, Asia, and North America.

10. Africa lies ___________ of Antarctica.

11. The continent of _________________ is northeast of Africa.

12. The continent of ______________ is east of Asia across the __________ Ocean.

13. The ________________ Ocean separates Africa and Australia.

14. The continents of ____________ and Asia are really parts of the same land mass.

15. North America is in the ______________ and western hemispheres.

16. ____________________ and ________________ are the two continents that are

entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

17. Asia is mostly in the northern and _______________ hemispheres.

18. The Tropic of Cancer is in the _________________ hemisphere.

19. The Equator separates the ______________ and ______________ hemispheres.

20. The ___________ Meridian separates the eastern and ____________ hemispheres.

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1. Label Antarctica, Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. a. Name the continent that is in the northern and western hemispheres. ___________ b. What continent is partially in all four hemispheres? __________________________

2. Label the Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, North Pole, and South Pole. a. The Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle are in what hemisphere? _______ __________________________________________________________________

b. The Prime Meridian passes through what three continents? ___________________ ___________________________________________________________________

3. Label the Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Atlantic Ocean. a. Which ocean lies between Asia and North America? ________________________ b. Which ocean lies north of Europe? ______________________________________

4. Label the Rocky Mountains, Andes Mountains, Alps, Ural Mountains, and the Himalayas. a. Which mountain range is the longest? ____________________________________ b. Which two ranges separate Europe and Asia? _____________________________ 5. Label the islands of Greenland, Madagascar, and New Guinea. a. Greenland is in the North _______________ Ocean. b. Madagascar is in the __________ Ocean near the continent of _____________ . 6. Label the Caribbean Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea, and South China Sea. a. The Caribbean Sea is between what two continents? ________________________ ______________________________________________________________ b. The Mediterranean Sea is bordered by what three continents? ________________ ___________________________________________________________________

7. Label Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Gibraltar, and Panama Canal. a. The Strait of Gibraltar connects what bodies of water? _______________________ _______________________________________________________________ b. The Panama Canal connects what two bodies of water? _____________________ _______________________________________________________________

8. Label the Amazon River, Mississippi River, Congo River, and Nile River. a. Which river is east of the Andes Mountains? _______________________________ b. Which river flows almost straight north? ___________________________________

9. Label the Sahara, Gobi Desert, Kalahari Desert, and Atacama Desert. a. Which desert is bigger than the continent of Australia? _______________________ b. Which desert lies east of 90°E? _________________________________________

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Copyright © 1993Milliken Publishing Companya Lorenz companyP.O. Box 802Dayton, OH 45401-0802All rights reserved.www.LorenzEducationalPress.com

Map SkillsEuropeby R. Scott Houseand Patti M. HouseExplore the varied features of the European continent while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full–color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevations, vegetation, climates, products, populations, and peoples of Europe. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer ques-tions and make judgments.

Question topics follow the Five Themes of Geography as out-lined by the National Geographic Society: finding absolute and relative locations on a map, relating physical and human characteristics to an area, understanding human relationships to the environment, tracing movement of peoples and goods throughout an area, and organizing countries and continents into regions for detailed study.




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This book has been designed to strengthen map readingand analyzing skills and to familiarize students with thefeatures of different regions of Europe. Each section con-tains a student page and an accompanying map that is usedto complete the student page. Each page builds uponprevious pages and students should have access to allpreviously completed maps. Encourage students to uselatitude and longitude markings when comparing featuresbetween maps. Students may use related resources toassist them in completing the student pages. Accept allreasonable answers that can be logically supported. Colortransparencies, located at the back of the book, will assistyou in your classroom presentation.Additionally, countries such as those which comprised theformer Soviet Union were undergoing political and eco-nomic reformation, while others, like Yugoslavia, wereshowing the strains of political boundaries that includedseveral nations. Use the geographic boundaries betweennations that are presented here with caution; the swiftnature of the changes that occurred may cause some infor-mation to be no longer current.Map 1: Europe in the WorldThis Robinson projection map provides a continuous mapwith relatively little distortion of shapes and sizes. It is acompromise between rectangular projections such as theMercator or Peters and more accurate interrupted projec-tions. The student page offers directional activities and aworld overview.Extension Activities:

1. Note that Europe is one of the world’s smaller conti-nents and compare its size to other continents. Discuss the

latitude that Europe covers and its effect on climate.2. Use this map to discuss the European exploration of

the world. Have students trace the routes of Columbus,Dias, Da Gama, the Vikings, and Magellan.

3. Use this map to plot trade routes. Keep in mind thatEurope is fairly dependent on other parts of the world for itsraw resources.Map 2: Countries and CapitalsThe student page can be used for latitude and longitudepractice or the map can be labeled using a classroom atlasor textbook.Note: The maps and other information in this text areaccurate as of early 2007. Use the information presentedhere with caution. The swift nature of political changes thatcan occur may cause current political situations to differfrom those accurate at the time of publication.Extension Activities:

1. Make a copy of the map and have students color thecountries according to their form of government (republic,constitutional monarchy, and so on).

2. Color the map to indicate membership in variousalliances and participation in trade agreements (EEC,NATO, and so on).

3. Make choropleth maps for a variety of statistics. Achoropleth map uses a different color for a different range.For example, have students research the literacy rate forEuropean countries and then color the countries accordingto established percentages.Map 3: Physical FeaturesThe student page provides a narrative description of thefeatures of Europe. After reading the narrative, students

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Land Use .................................................................... 9Land Use ....................................................... 9a,9b*

Population ................................................................ 10Population ................................................. 10a,10b*

Civilizations ............................................................. 11Civilizations .............................................. 11a,11b*

Northern Europe ...................................................... 12Northern Europe ....................................... 12a,12b*

Central Europe ......................................................... 13Central Europe .......................................... 13a,13b*

Western Europe ....................................................... 14Western Europe ........................................ 14a,14b*

Eastern Europe ........................................................ 15Eastern Europe ......................................... 15a,15b*

Southern Europe ...................................................... 16Southern Europe ....................................... 16a,16b*

Europe in the World................................................... 1Europe in the World ..................................... 1a,1b*

Countries and Capitals .............................................. 2Countries and Capitals ................................. 2a,2b*

Physical Features....................................................... 3Physical Features ......................................... 3a,3b*

Elevations ................................................................... 4Elevations ...................................................... 4a,4b*

Precipitation ............................................................... 5Precipitation .................................................. 5a,5b*

Climates...................................................................... 6Climates ........................................................ 6a,6b*

Vegetation .................................................................. 7Vegetation ..................................................... 7a,7b*

Products ...................................................................... 8Products ......................................................... 8a,8b*

* Full–color transparencies are found at the back of the book. Each transparencyshould be used to introduce the corresponding unit.

Teaching Guide

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1. Label and color the continents.Africa greenAsia orangeEurope yellowAustralia redNorth America brownSouth America purpleAntarctica gray

2. Label these parallels and meridians: Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn,Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, and Prime Meridian.

3. Label the North and South poles. Label the four hemispheres.



Use the eight major directions or names of seas and continents to complete the following.

6. Europe lies _________ of Africa.7. The continent of ____________ lies just east of Europe.8. The continent of North America lies __________ of Europe and across the ___________

Ocean.9. The continent of _____________________ lies southwest of Europe and across the

___________ Ocean.10. Europe lies entirely in the ____________ Hemisphere.11. Part of Europe is west of the Prime Meridian but most is not; therefore, most of Europe is

in the ___________ Hemisphere.12. Australia lies _________ of Europe13. To reach the North Pole from Europe, one would travel ___________ and cross the

____________ Ocean.14. The continent of Antarctica is _________ of Europe.15. The _______________ and _____________ oceans border Europe.

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Capital, Country Capital, Country

Southern Europe

______ Lisbon, Portugal ______ Athens, Greece

______ Madrid, Spain ______ San Marino, San Marino

______ Rome, Italy ______ Valletta, Malta

______ Andorra, Andorra ______ Vatican City, Vatican City

______ Tirana, Albania ______ Nicosia, Cyprus

Eastern Europe

______ Skopje, Macedonia ______ Bucharest, Romania

______ Sofia, Bulgaria ______ Riga, Latvia

______ Tallinn, Estonia ______ Chisinau, Moldova

______ Vilnius, Lithuania ______ Kiev, Ukraine

______ Minsk, Belarus ______ Moscow, Russia

Central Europe

______ Warsaw, Poland ______ Vaduz, Liechtenstein

______ Berlin, Germany ______ Vienna, Austria

______ Bern, Switzerland ______ Budapest, Hungary

______ Prague, Czech Republic ______ Belgrade, Serbia

______ Podgorica, Montenegro ______ Sarajevo, Bosnia–Herzegovina

______ Bratislava, Slovakia ______ Ljubljana, Slovenia

______ Zagreb, Croatia

Western Europe

______ London, England* ______ Dublin, Ireland

______ Edinburgh, Scotland* ______ Cardiff, Wales*

______ Belfast, N. Ireland* ______ Paris, France

______ Brussels, Belgium ______ Monaco, Monaco

______ Luxembourg, Luxembourg ______ Amsterdam, Netherlands

* countries united under United Kingdom

Northern Europe

______ Oslo, Norway ______ Reykjavík, Iceland

______ Stockholm, Sweden ______ Helsinki, Finland

______ Copenhagen, Denmark

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Map SkillsLatin Americaby R. Scott Houseand Patti M. HouseExplore the varied features of Latin America while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full–color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevations, vegetation, climates, products, populations, and peoples of Latin America. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments.





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Teaching Guide

This book has been designed to strengthen map reading and analyzing skills and to familiarize students with the features of different regions of Latin America. Each section contains a student page and an accompanying map that is used to complete the student page. Each page builds upon previous pages, and students should have access to all previously completed maps. Encourage students to use latitude and longitude markings when comparing features between maps. Students may use related resources to assist them in completing the student pages. Accept all reasonable answers that can be logically supported. Color transparencies, located in the back of the book, will assist you in your classroom presentation.

Map 1: Latin America in the WorldThis Robinson projection provides a continuous map with relatively little distortion of shapes and sizes. It is a compromise between rectangular projections such as the Mercator or Peters and more accurate interrupted projections. The student pages offer directional activities and a world overview.Extension Activities:

1. Compare the size of Latin America to the size of other continents and countries.

2. Discuss effects of latitude on climate and vegetation.

3. Use this map to discuss ancient civilizations. Have students trace the routes of European explorers into Latin America.

4. Discuss the routes of migration taken when the Americas were first settled.

* Full-color transparencies are found at the back of the book. Each transparency should be used to introduce the corresponding unit.

Latin America in the World ...........................................................1 Latin America in the World ..............................................1a,1b*Countries and Capitals ..................................................................2 Countries and Capitals ......................................................2a,2b*Physical Features ...........................................................................3 Physical Features ..............................................................3a,3b*Elevations .......................................................................................4 Elevations ...........................................................................4a,4b*Precipitation ...................................................................................5 Precipitation .......................................................................5a,5b*Climates ..........................................................................................6 Climates .............................................................................6a,6b*Vegetation .......................................................................................7 Vegetation ..........................................................................7a,7b*Products ..........................................................................................8 Products ..............................................................................8a,8b*Land Use .........................................................................................9 Land Use ............................................................................9a,9b*Population .....................................................................................10 Population ......................................................................10a,10b*Civilizations ..................................................................................11 Civilizations ...................................................................11a,11b*Mexico ...........................................................................................12 Mexico .............................................................................12a,12b*Central America and the West Indies .........................................13 Central America and the West Indies ..........................13a,13b*Northwestern South America ......................................................14 Northwestern South America .......................................14a,14b*Northeastern South America .......................................................15 Northeastern South America ........................................15a,15b*Southern South America ...............................................................16 Southern South America ................................................16a,16b*

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Latin America in the World


1. Label and color the continents:Africa greenAsia orangeEurope yellowAustralia redNorth America brownSouth America purpleAntarctica gray

2. Label these parallels and meridians: Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn,Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, and Prime Meridian.

3. Label the North and South poles.



6. Use the eight major directions or names of seas and continents to complete the following.

a. Australia is ____________ of South America.

b. The continent of ________________ is north of South America.

c. The _________________ Ocean is on the west coast of South America.

d. The _________________ Ocean is on the east coast of South America.

e. The _________________ Sea is north of South America.

f. South America lies ___________ of Europe.

g. South America is ____________ of Africa.

h. ________________ is south of South America.

i. Parts of South America are located in the _______________ Hemisphere, the

________________ Hemisphere, and the __________________ Hemisphere.

j. Most of Latin America is located in South America but much of it is in ___________

________________ as well.

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Study the map. Write the number next to the corresponding country or capital.

Country Capital Country CapitalCentral America____ Mexico _____ Mexico City ____ Guatemala ____ Guatemala City____ El Salvador _____ San Salvador ____ Belize ____ Belmopan____ Honduras _____ Tegucigalpa ____ Nicaragua ____ Managua____ Costa Rica _____ San José ____ Panama ____ Panama City

West Indies____ Cuba _____ Havana ____ Jamaica ____ Kingston____ Bahamas _____ Nassau____ Barbados _____ Bridgetown ____ Dominica ____ Roseau____ *Guadeloupe _____ Basse–Terre ____ St. Lucia ____ Castries____ *Puerto Rico _____ San Juan ____ Grenada ____ St. George’s____ *Anguilla _____ The Valley ____ *Montserrat ____ Plymouth____ *Martinique _____ Forte–de–France____ St. Christopher _____ Basseterre ____ Haiti ____ Port–au–

& Nevis Prince____ St. Vincent _____ Kingstown ____ Trinidad ____ Port–of–

& the Grenadines & Tobago Spain____ *Netherlands _____ Willemstad ____ *Turks & ____ Jamestown

____ *Virgin Islands _____ Charlotte ____ *Bermuda ____ Hamilton

____ *Caymen _____ George Town ____ *British ____ Road TownIslands Virgin Islands

____ Antigua _____ St. John’s ____ Dominican ____ Santo& Barbuda Republic Domingo

Northwestern South America____ Venezuela _____ Caracas ____ Colombia ____ Bogotá____ Ecuador _____ Quito ____ Peru ____ Lima____ Bolivia _____ La Paz and Sucre

Southern South America____ Chile _____ Santiago ____ Argentina ____ Buenos Aires____ Paraguay _____ Asunción ____ Uruguay ____ Montevideo____ *Falkland Is. _____ Stanley

Northeastern South America____ Brazil _____ Brasília ____ Guyana ____ Georgetown____ *French Guiana _____ Cayenne ____ Suriname ____ Paramaribo

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