Basic Map Terms

Front

Main directions (N,S,W,E)

Back

cardinal directions

Front

in between directions (NW, NS, SW, SE)

Back

intermediate directions

Front

shows the relationship between distances on a map and real distances

Back

map scale

Front

tells the reader about the subject of the map and what area the map covers

Back

map title

Front

A map symbol that shows the cardinal directions and intermediate directions

Back

compass rose

Front

Which part of the map is this?

Back

Map Scale

Front

Which part of the map is this?

Back

Compass Rose

Front

What continent is number 7 on the map above?

Back

Australia

Front

What continent is number 6 on the map above?

Back

Antarctica

Front

What continent is number 2 on the map above?

Back

Africa