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th 5 Grade Social Studies Geography Test Review Know the Differences Between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains A symbol on a map that shows directions Delta A piece of land shaped like a triangle that is formed when a river splits into small rivers before it flows into the ocean Equator Hemispheres Imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, halfway between the North Pole and South Pole Half of a sphere or globe. Earth can be divided into hemispheres. Latitude Lines that measure the distance north and south from the equator Legend The boxed list showing what the symbols or colors on a map represent Longitude A line that measures the distances east and west of the Prime Meridian Mouth The end of a river that empties into a large body of water Peninsula A piece of land almost surrounded by water, but still attached to the mainland Physical geography Physical map The study of natural features of the Earth’s surface, including landforms, climate, plant, and animal life Shows the physical characteristics of a place (mountains, rivers, oceans, etc.) Plains An area of flat land that is often covered with grass and trees Political map A map that shows information such as borders, capitals, and important cities Prime Meridian Region A line of longitude from which east and west is measured in degrees; it runs through Greenwich, England An area that shares physical or human characteristics Scale Settlement patterns A ruler that shows distances on a map. The arrangement of people and housing; usually influenced by the surrounding landscape (access to water, food, shelter, natural resources, etc.) Symbol A mark, a drawing, or color on a map that stands for something else. Study all vocabulary words Compass rose Know the locations of these landforms: Appalachian Mountains Rocky Mountains Missouri River Columbia River Rio Grande Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River Great Plains Ohio River Sierra Nevada Gulf Coast Plains Great Lakes STUDY HARD AND I KNOW YOU WILL DO A GREAT JOB!