Knowing the Earth

A special instrument that helps to find the direction of a place

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How many directions are there ?

• 4

• 3

• 7

• 2

It helps us find places in maps

• Grid

• Index

• Equator

• Mountains

Draw the four directions as seen on a compass

Maps give more (a)   than a globe

The Atlas is named after

• A Traveller

• An Astrologer

• A Greek God

A globe is a (a)   of the earth

Why do we have lines and grids on a map

• It makes the map look attractive

• To help us find the place easily

• to make it look different from a compass

• To make the map and the globe look similar

The top of the map will show the (a)   of an area.

If we dont have a compass, what helps us to find the directions ?

• Location of our shadow

• The direction of the wind

• Moon

• Rising sun