HASS- Mapping

What is the purpose of a map?

• To entertain people

• To confuse people

• To show where things are

• To have fun

What is a map?

• An image of an area, usually of the Earth or part of the Earth.

• A mathematical tool

• A way to translate languages

• A cultural demonstration

Which is NOT a type of map?

• Street Map

• Senate Map

• Political Map

• Physical Map

Which of these is a type of Thematic Map?

• Topographic

• Political

• Choropleth

• Street

What is a Physical Map?

• A map that shows state and national boundaries

• A map that shows smaller areas such as roads and other points of interests

• A map that uses contour lines to show the shape and elevation of an area

• A map that shows the height of landforms such as mountains and costal plains

A large-scale map shows...

• A map of the universe

• A small part of the earth's surface and show a large amount of detail

• The Great Barrier Reef

• A larger part of the Earth's surface and have a small amount of detail

What are map symbols?

• Simple pictures that represent a feature

• The compass directions

• A video showing parts of a map

• The person who created the map

Going clockwise, what is the order of the compass points?

• South, East, West, North

• North, South, East, West

• North, East, South, West

• West, East, North, South

Why do we use a variety of maps?

• To show different places

• For a variety of purposes

• For fun

• To show how smart people are

What kind of map would you use to get from the Gold Coast to Brisbane?

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Street Map

• Topographic