Maps and Map Features

What is a map?

• A book of places

• A drawing that represents a portion of Earth on a flat surface that can be transported.

• A piece of paper that shows rivers.

• A symbol that shows cities.

The scale tells what each distance on the map represents...

(a)  

What map feature tells us about what the symbols on the map represent?

• Key or Legend

• Scale of Miles

• Title

• Compass Rose

How many main parts of a map are there?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

Draw a compass rose and place the 4 cardinal directions in the correct spot.

What are the 4 intermediate directions?

• 
• 
• 
• NW

Using the map that you see, answer the following question: Which direction would I take to get from Buffalo to Glen Falls?

• South

• North

• East

• North East

Which map shows physical features like oceans, islands, and deserts?

• Product Map

• A Globe

• Physical Map

• Political Map

Using the map scale, about how far is the school from City Hall?

• Almost 2 miles

• 1 mile

• 3 miles

• 17 miles

On the Compass Rose, draw where the 4 intermediate directions would be. The are Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE), Northwest (NW), and Southwest (SW)