Map Terms

Which are cardinal directions?

• North

• Northwest

• West

• Southwest

Which are intermediate directions?

• North

• Northwest

• West

• Southwest

Which part of the map is this?

• Map key

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

• Border

Which part of the map is this?

• Map key

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

• Border

Which part of the map is this?

• Map key

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

• Border

Which part of the map is this?

• Map key

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

• Border

What is a region?

• an area of land sharing common characteristics and natural resources

• agreed upon boundary line separating 2 or more areas of land

• relationship between distance on a map and the real distance on Earth

• description of a place in relation to another point or place

What is a relative direction?

• an area of land sharing common characteristics and natural resources

• agreed upon boundary line separating 2 or more areas of land

• relationship between distance on a map and the real distance on Earth

• description of a place in relation to another point or place

What continent is number 7 on the map above?

• Australia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Africa

What continent is number 6 on the map above?

• Australia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Africa