Parts of a Map Review

The _______ tells us what the map is about

• Title

• Key

• Scale

• Coordinate Grid

• Compass Rose

The _______ shows direction

• Title

• Key

• Scale

• Coordinate Grid

• Compass Rose

Label the directions on the compass rose. Remember: Never Eat Soggy Waffles!

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

South

West

Southeast

Northeast

Southwest

Northwest

North

East

The _____ explains what the symbols on the map mean

• Title

• Compass Rose

• Key

• Scale

• Coordinate Grid

The _______ helps us know what the distance between two places on a map is in real life.

• Title

• Compass Rose

• Key

• Scale

• Coordinate Grid

The _________ helps us find places on the map quickly

• Title

• Compass Rose

• Key

• Scale

• Coordinate Grid

A ​ (a)   map shows natural features, like mountains, deserts, and rivers

• physical
• political
• special purpose

A ​ (a)   map shows countries, capitals, and political borders

• political
• physical
• special purpose

A ​ (a)   map is for any topic other than physical or political geography

• special purpose
• political
• physical

Label the seven continents

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

North America

Asia

South America

Africa

Australia

Antarctica

Europe