Brainpop Maps 2

What type of map is this?

• A physical map

• A political map

• A road map

• A topographical map

What can you conclude from the fact that political maps often change, but physical maps rarely do?

• Political borders change more often than natural landmarks.

• Physical maps are updated far more frequently than political maps.

• Political mapmakers are constantly seeking out new information about geography.

• Every time there is an election, a political map must change.

What might you find on a historical map?

• Up-to-date information on political boundaries

• Mountains, lakes, and rivers

• Information about topography

• Information about a battle between armies

If you're having trouble figuring out what the symbols on a map represent, where would you look?

• On the back of the map

• The title of the map

• The map legend

• The compass rose

What's an example of a label you might find on a political map?

• The name of a country

• A symbol that shows you which way is north

• A little picture that represents that capital city

• A line of latitude

On the following map, what do the grey triangles represent?

• Gold mines

• Sources of fuel

• Areas where gems can be found

• Areas where nonmetals can be found

On the map the circles, triangles, and squares are all examples of:

• legends

• keys

• roses

• symbols

If you were looking at a map, and wanted to learn where the area it represents is located on the planet, what would you look for?

• the legend

• lines of latitude and longitude

• symbols

• the map key

What can you find on almost every map?

• lines of elevation

• symbols indicating natural resources

• borders between countries

• rhumb lines

A map's scale indicates that 1 cm equals 10 km. Two cities are 8 cm apart on the map. How far apart are they in real life?

• 10km

• 8km

• 80km

• 800km