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    Unit test · Weeks 7–12 · 20–25 min · 32 points

    Social Studies Unit 2 Test: Maps, Geography & Our World

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    Part 1: Map Skills

    Look at the map of Lake Town. Use the key and the compass rose to answer.

    Map of Lake Town

    This map shows Lake Town from above. The key tells what each symbol means. The compass rose shows north, south, east and west.

    A map of Lake Town with mountains in the north, a river flowing south into a lake, a school flag east of the lake, park trees west of it, houses south of it, a compass rose and a key.

    Key: brown triangle = mountain, blue = water, green tree = park, small square = house, flag = school.

    1. What does the green tree stand for on this map?
    2. Which direction is the school from the lake?northsoutheastwest
    3. The river flows from the mountains down to the lake. Which direction does it flow?northsoutheastwest
    4. Are the houses north or south of the lake?northsouth

    Part 2: Continents & Oceans

    Use what you know about the world. You may look at a globe or a world map.

    1. Which continent is north of South America?
    2. Which ocean is between Africa and Australia?Arctic OceanIndian OceanAtlantic Ocean
    3. Which ocean is around the North Pole?Arctic OceanSouthern OceanPacific Ocean
    4. Write the name of the continent where you live.

    Part 3: Landforms & Communities

    Read each question. Circle or write your answer.

    1. Wide, flat land that is good for farms is a ________.
    2. Which one is water with land all around it?a lakean islanda valley
    3. Maria lives near tall apartment buildings, a subway and many stores. What kind of community is it?ruralsuburbanurban
    4. Which natural resource cannot grow back quickly?treesoilcotton

    Part 4: Map Drawing

    Draw a map of a make-believe town. Draw it from above, like a bird looking down.

    1. Your map must have: a title, a compass rose with N, S, E and W, a key with at least 3 symbols, one landform (a mountain or a hill), one body of water (a river or a lake), and a label that says urban, suburban or rural.