Maps and Map Making

What map feature can help you determine the approximate distance between two locations?

• map scale

• key

• title

• distance calculator

A flat drawing that shows all or part of the Earth's surface

• latitude

• globe

• map

a map feature that explains the meaning of colors and symbols used on a map

• map conents

• map glossary

• Map key

• map index

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

which of the following helps you identify what symbols mean on a map?

• legend

• scale

• map

• title

What kind of map will show me the states in the United States?

• Physical
• Climate
• Economic/Product or Resource
• Political

One characteristic of a Physical Map is... 

• Shows the different climates in the world
• show important natural, physical features, such as mountains, elevations, rivers, vegetation, forests and lakes.
• show how people have divided up the earth's surface
• show how many people live in an area

What are the features on a Political map?

• Political units, countries, states, and borders
• Road maps, highway maps, weather/climate maps, and historical maps
• Physical/natural features, mountains, rivers, and valleys

True or false: A political map will show the boundaries of each state.

• True
• False

A pattern formed as the lines of latitude and longitude cross one another.

• Compass

• Map scale

• Legend/key

• Grid system

You can use a scale on a map to:

• Find out how much the map weighs
• Determine the distance from one point to another
• Understand the meaning of the map's symbols
• Dance the night away