MAPS notebook

What is a symbol?

• picture that represents something

• relationship of two distances

• graphic or picture that shows directions

A ___________ shows the relationship between two distances.

• symbol

• scale

• legend

What is a graphic or picture that shows directions?

• symbol

• scale

• compass rose

A ________ __________ has horizontal and vertical lines that form squares to help locate items.

• grid system

• legend

• scale

What are latitude and longitude lines?

• relationship between 2 distances

• key to the symbols used on a map

• horizontal and vertical lines used to pinpoint locations

A __________ is a key to the symbols used on a map.

• legend

• compass rose

• grid system

A __________ ______ shows borders of countries as well as the location of cities.

• physical map

• political map

• climate map

What is a physical map?

• shows climate zones, usually by using color

• shows economic activities of an area as well as represents natural resources with symbols

• shows physical features such as rivers, mountains, and elevation

Is Lubbock north or south of Amarillo?

• north

• south

What is east of Austin?

• Houston

• San Antonio