Reading Maps

What is not true about maps?

• Maps can show the same place different ways.

• Maps always show roads.

• Maps can help people find their way.

• Maps can show both large and small areas.

A picture that represents something on a map is called a _______?

• legend

• compass rose

• symbol

• grid

The line in the middle of the earth is called...

• the equator

• a line of longitude

• the prime meridian

• a line of latitude

A globe is....?

• round and 3D

• flat and 2D

A globe would mostly be used to....?

• Find where tables will be laid out for a special dinner

• Find where streams connect to rivers.

• Find where the Space Needle is.

• Find the city of Seattle.

This shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the real distance.

• longitude

• scale

• equator

• compass rose

A map show a mountain range, hills, and hiking trails.

• False

• True

A box that contains symbols that help a reader understand a map is call a ...

• legend

• compass rose

• grid

• map

A map can't show water areas, only land areas.

• False

• True

The symbol that shows direction on a map is called a....

• compass rose

• key

• legend

• grid