Geography Flashcard

Front

What do maps show us?

Back

Places around the world

Front

What is a person who creates a map called?

Back

Cartographer

Front

What does the compass rose on the map show?

Back

Directions

Front

Which type of map shows where people live? Options: Political Map, Physical Map, Population Map, Climate Map

Back

Population Map

Front

Emma is looking at a map to understand the different countries and their boundaries. What type of map is she using?

Back

Borders and government lines

Front

How can you tell the distance from one place to another on a map?

Back

By checking the scale

Answer explanation

The scale on a map indicates the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on the ground. By checking the scale, you can accurately determine how far apart two places are.

Front

Avery is planning a trip and wants to visit a specific landmark. What are coordinates used for on a map?

Back

To find the location of a place

Front

Samuel is looking at a map to find the location of El Paso. What letter and number lead to the location of El Paso on the map?

Back

H, 3

Front

Rohan is planning a road trip and is looking at a map. He wants to visit the city located at J, 12 on the map. Which city should he visit?

Back

Lubbock

Front

Scarlett is looking at a map showing the weather forecast for different cities. What type of map is this?

Back

Special purpose