G2/G3 ASA- Map notes day 1

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.

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

What are the 4 intermediate directions?

• 
• 
• 
• NW

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

• Product Map

• A Globe

• Physical Map

• Political Map

Fill in the blank: A ____________ is a person that makes maps.

• sailor

• shipbuilder

• cartographer

• artist

Map keys show symbols, colors, pictures and lines.

• True

• False

This tool, located on a map, shows directions.

• Coordinates

• Compass Rose

• Absolute Location

• Atlas

This map feature is used to measure distances between places on a map.

• Map Key

• Map Scale

• Map Title

• Map Color

What are Earth's largest land areas called?

• States

• Countries

• Continents

• Cities