Gallopade Unit 1 Maps and Globes

Gallopade Unit 1

Globe

A globe is a model of earth. It is the same shape just much smaller. Most globes show continents and oceans, as well as, most countries and borders. They show political and physical features.

Map

A map is a flat drawing of the world or it's parts. It is a bird's eye view of the world. There are many different kinds of maps. Mostmaps show some physical and political features. Like the globe it is smaller than actual places.

Multiple Choice

Which of these only talk about globes?

• show earth entirely to scale

• show physical features

• show political features

• easily portable

• often shows a small area

Multiple Select

Which of these only talk about maps?

• show earth entirely to scale

• show physical features

• show political features

• easily portable

• often shows a small area

Multiple Select

Which of these happen on maps and globes?

• show earth entirely to scale

• show physical features

• show political features

• easily portable

• often shows a small area

Maps and Keys

• Symbols: picture to tell what something is on the map.

• map legend/Key: tells us what the symbols on the map are.

• compass rose: show directions on the map.

• map scale: to determine real distance on a map.

• map grid: intersecting lines on a map

• map title: The title of the map

Map legends, map scales, and symbols

• Symbols are located in the key or legend.

• Always check the legend or key to see what they have included on the map.

• They often include roads, cities, capitals, and other establishments depending on the map.

• A star often represents the capital of a state or country.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the state?

• Tennessee

• Nashville

• Knoxville

• Chattanooga

Multiple Choice

Which part of the map helped you figure out the name of the state?

• Map Legend

• Map Key

• Map Title

• map scale

Multiple Choice

What is the capital of this state?

• Nashville

• Knoxville

• Memphis

• Intervention

Multiple Choice

Which part of the map helped you figure out the capital of the state?

• Map Legend

• compass rose

• Map Title

• map scale

Compass Rose

Compass Rose

A compass rose shows directions on maps. It can have cardinal and/or intermediate directions.

Cardinal Directions

North, South, West, and East

Intermediate Directions

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and

Southwest

Relative Location

Describes a location in to relation of other place.

Example: Take a left at Walmart and go two miles.

Multiple Choice

What state is north of Tennessee?

• Kentucky

• Nashville

• Tennessee

• Alabama

Multiple Choice

What direction would you travel to visit North Carolina from Tennessee?

• North

• South

• east

• west

Multiple Choice

What city is northeast of Chattanooga?

• Virginia

• Memphis

• Knoxville

• Nashville

Multiple Choice

What direction is Nashville from Memphis?

• northwest

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast

Multiple Choice

What direction is Memphis from Nashville?

• northwest

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast

Multiple Choice

Knoxville is ________ of Memphis.

• northwest

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast

Multiple Choice

Georgia is ______ of Nashville.

• northwest

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast

Multiple Choice

What city is in C-1?

• Washington DC?

• Orlando

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

Multiple Choice

What city is in C-5?

• Washington DC?

• Orlando

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

Multiple Choice

What city is in D-3?

• Washington DC?

• Orlando

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

Multiple Choice

What city is in E-5?

• Washington DC?

• Orlando

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

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