Maps

What does a scale show?

• the names of the streets

• where the map is

• how far places are from each other

• how much the town weighs

Why is the title of a map important

• it tells you who lives there

• it tells you what the map will show you

• it tells you the direction of the map

• it can be funny

What does a legend tell you?

• the meaning of each symbol used on a map

• the location of the map

• the stories of the map

• the street names

What is the equator?

• the South Pole

• the center line of latitude

• the center line of longitude

• the North Pole

What is a physical map?

• a map that shows capitals and states

• a map that shows parks

• a map that shows the house and buildings

• a map that shows natural features