Reading a Map

A compass rose shows

• the directions, N, S, E, B

• the directions S, N, B, W

• the directions E,W, S, SB

• the directions N, S, E, W

What are some of the items that might be found on a map key?

• symbol for the capital of the state

• parks and airports

• rivers and waterways

• All of the above

To keep the order of directions, a saying was created. What is that saying?

• Always eat nasty sneakers.

• Never eat soggy waffles.

• Every elephant walks slowly

• We never eat socks.

You live in what country right now?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Brazil

• USA

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 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 cardinal direction does the N stand for?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What map element is this?

• map key

• map scale

• compass rose

• globe

Which direction do you need to go to get to the school from the museum?

• north

• south

• east

• west