Reading a Map

What is a map?

• a tool that shows details about an area

• a tool that shows north, south, east, and west on a map

• a chart that explains what symbols mean on a map

• compares distance on a map to distance on Earth

What is a map key?

• a tool that shows details about an area

• a tool that shows north, south, east, and west on a map

• a chart that explains what symbols mean on a map

• compares distance on a map to distance on Earth

What does a compass rose do?

• a tool that shows details about an area

• a tool that shows north, south, east, and west on a map

• a chart that explains what symbols mean on a map

• compares distance on a map to distance on Earth

What does a map scale do?

• a tool that shows details about an area

• a tool that shows north, south, east, and west on a map

• a chart that explains what symbols mean on a map

• compares distance on a map to distance on Earth

What is a globe?

• a tool that shows details about an area

• a tool that shows north, south, east, and west on a map

• a chart that explains what symbols mean on a map

• a map on a round model that shows places all over the Earth

What is this map element called?

• map key

• map scale

• compass rose

• globe

What cardinal direction does the N stand for?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What cardinal direction does the S stand for?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What cardinal direction does the E stand for?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What cardinal direction does the W stand for?

• North

• South

• East

• West