All About Maps

The ____________ tells the main idea of a map.

• route

• map title

• map

The ________ tells what each symbol means.

• legend

• symbol

• map

A _______ shows directions.

• region

• compass tire

• compass rose

Why do people use maps?

• to find places and things

• we don't need maps

• because they don't know anything else

_____________are the four main directions.

• Map Directions

• Cardinal Directions

• Routine Directions

What is the purpose of a compass?

• to fix our hair

• to show two kinds of directions on a map

• to show conclusions

How many main directions are there?

• 1

• 2

• 4

What can a map show?

• kids on the playground

• families and children

• natural things and things that people have put on land

How is a symbol different from the things it shows?

• a symbol is much smaller and has fewer details

• a symbol takes up the entire map

• there are no symbols

Which of these is natural?

• playgrounds

• trees

• my shoes