Earth's Features - Vocabulary

Front

What is raised land that isn't as high as mountains?

Back

Hill

Front

What do we call the part of a map that tells what map symbols stand for?

Back

Legend

Front

What type of map shows where tourist sites can be found?

Back

Local attraction map

Front

What type of map shows the location of bridges, roads, and highways?

Back

Street map

Front

What type of map shows where things are made or produced?

Back

Resource map

Front

What is a flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land?

Back

Plateau

Front

What is the term for a map that shows physical features of the land?

Back

Topographic map

Front

What do we call a map that helps you find your way around a city?

Back

City map

Front

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

Back

To show directions (North, South, East, West)

Front

What is a map that shows the distribution of natural resources?

Back

Resource map

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1