Map Skills- The Basics

The four main points on a compass: North, South, East and West are called

• Absolute location

• Relative location

• Cardinal Directions

• Blue Jay Directions

The area of the map that shows a list the symbols and their meanings

• key/legend

• lock/hero

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

A map that shows countries, states, counties and/or cities

• Topographic Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Road Map

This map shows the natural features of earth, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts.

• Topographical Map

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Road Map

Using the cardinal directions, Louisiana is in which part of the country?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Using the cardinal directions, which part of the country is Washington state in?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Using the cardinal directions, which part of the country is Minnesota state in?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Using the cardinal directions, which part of the country is Connecticut in?

• North

• South

• East

• West