Reading Maps

Shows the distances.

• compass rose

• key

• scale

A map that shows the lines that separate one continent, country, or state from another.

• physical map

• border

• political map

A map that shows land and water features

• physical map

• border

• political map

Explains the pictures on a map.

• border

• scale

• key or legend

What is the title of this map?

• KEY

• Mediterranean Sea

• The European Union, 2009

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the westernmost country in the European Union

• France

• Greece

• Portugal

• United Kingdom

What body of water is bordered by both Spain and Greece

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

What kind of a land form or physical feature is Italy?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Mountain

• Plateau

What kind of map is this?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Thematic or Special Purpose Map

What is the title of this map?

• Russia

• China

• Religions of Asia

• Asia