Intro to Map Reading

Select all the elements of a good map.

• Key

• Grid

• Compass bearing

• Scale

• Title

Which element is missing from the map?

• Scale

• Border

• Compass

• Legend

Which type of map shows capitals and major towns?

• Road Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Climatic Map

The BEST definition of map is that it is:

• a 3D representation of the earth

• something like GIS or Google maps

• a piece of paper showing features

• a graphical representation of the earth

What name is given to the person who creates or designs a map?

• Map Designer

• Cartographer

• Mapologist

• Geographer

There are _____ elements of a map.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

I am the element of a map that tells how big or small the map is. Who am I?

• Title

• Scale

• Border

• Compass

I am the element of a map that makes the map complete and neat. Who am I?

• Title

• Legend

• Border

• Compass

I am the element of a map that gives the meaning of colours and symbols on a map. Who am I?

• Scale

• Legend

• Border

• Compass

When you are trying to find the direction of north on the map, I am there. Who am I?

• Legend

• Scale

• Title

• Compass