Geographer's Tools

Front

This shows how distances on a map compare to actual distances on land

Back

scale

Front

Shows the cardinal directions on a map

Back

compass rose

Front

This section of a map explains the symbols and colors on the map

Back

key or legend

Front

A model representation of the Earth

Back

globe

Front

Flat representation of the Earth's surface

Back

map

Front

A computer based system that uses satellite positioning to show your exact location on Earth

Back

Global Positioning System

Front

Type of map that shows natural features such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Back

physical map

Front

Type of map that shows borders that divide nations from one another as well as cities

Back

political map

Front

Which geographic tool would be best to find out which parts of the World get the most rain? Options: Physical map, aerial photograph, population map, climate map

Back

climate map

Front

People who make maps are called _______________________

Back

cartographer