Parts of a Map & Types of Maps Vocabulary

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What is a map?

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A drawing that represents part of Earth on paper

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What does a globe represent?

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A 3D model of Earth

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What is the purpose of a compass rose?

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To show cardinal and intermediate directions

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What does a map scale do?

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Relates the distance on a map to actual distances on Earth.

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Who is a cartographer?

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A person who makes maps.

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Which of the following are cardinal directions? Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest; Temperature, Rainfall, Snowfall; Cities and Capitals.

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North, South, East, West

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Which of the following are intermediate directions?
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
North, South, East, West
Temperature, Rainfall, Snowfall
Cities and Capitals.

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Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

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What is a symbol on a map used for?

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To represent words on a map

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What does a political map show?

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Governmental boundaries such as countries, states, and provinces

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What is a physical map?

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A map that shows bodies of water and landforms