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Elements of a Map Review

Elements of a Map Review

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Social Studies

6th Grade

Easy

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Jen Coppler

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Scale

(bar graph)

Back

a graphic that compares the distance on a map to the actual distance it represents, as in one inch represents 100 miles.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

cardinal directions

Back

directions of north (N), south (S), east (E), and west (W)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

compass rose

Back

a directional arrow that shows cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

inset map

Back

a smaller map set within the border of a larger one.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

international border

Back

a border between countries

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

legend (key)

Back

a list that explains the symbols on a map

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

political map

Back

a map that shows human- made features and boundaries such as cities, highways and countries

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