2.5 Reading a Map

Labeling

Label the map of the 7 continents.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

South America

Australia

North America

Asia

Europe

Antarctica

Africa

Draw

On the map, identify the following elements:

1. Circle the MAP SCALE in red.

2. Circle the LEGEND in blue.

3. Circle the LOCATOR in green.

Multiple Choice

Use the map scale to answer the question.

About how far apart are Harrisburg and Scranton?

Tip: You can fold a piece of paper to the size of the line on the map scale. Then, hold the paper up to your screen and see how many times it could fit between Harrisburg and Scranton. Even if you are not exact, you will be able to pick out the correct answer choice.

• about 20 miles

• about 100 miles

• about 200 miles

Multiple Choice

Examine the map, including the map scale in the lower left corner.

Based on the scale, think about the size of the area shown on the map.

What would this map be useful for?

• navigating a city on foot

• planning a trip to visit your friend in another city

• checking the distance between two states

Open Ended

Look at the two maps of Australia.

What is one similarity about the labels on these maps?

What is one difference?

Match

Label the elements on the map.

(Click on the map to make it bigger)

(#1 is the Title, you will not label that)

• #2

• #3

• #4

• #5

• #6

legend

locator

map scale

label

compass rose

• legend

• locator

• map scale

• label

• compass rose