Geographic Tools

This geographic tool is a birds eye representation of specific areas on the Earth's surface. It is easy to carry around, but distorts shapes and sizes.

• Globe

• Map

• Satellite Image

• Diagram

These help us find our way. Maps, globes, diagrams, aerial photographs, and digital satellite images are examples. 

• Maps
• Globes
• Geographic Tools
• Cartographer

People who make maps are called _______________________.

• cartographer
• map people
• geniuses 
• geographers

This geographic tool is a 3-D model of the Earth. It shows the relative sizes and shapes of Earth's features accurately.

• Map

• Globe

• Aerial Photograph

• Diagram

This geographic tool is a drawing, sketch, plan, or chart that makes something easier to understand.

• Map

• Globe

• Diagram

• Aerial Photograph

This geographic tool shows us a real life view from above. They are usually taken from airplanes. 

• maps
• globes
• aerial photograph
• diagram

Which type of geographic tool is shown in the picture?

• Aerial Photograph

• Globe

• Physical Map

• Satellite Image

Which type of geographic tool is shown in the picture?

• Thematic Map

• Aerial Photograph

• Diagram

• Globe

You are a meteorologist, and it is your job to monitor the weather for our area. Which geographic tool would be best to use?

• Physical Map

• Globe

• Satellite Image

• Diagram

Your parents bought you a knew bookshelf for your bedroom and they asked you and your friend to put it together. Which geographic tool could you use to help you?

• Physical Map

• Aerial Photograph

• Diagram

• Globe