Maps and Globes Chapter 1

A __________________ is a model of Earth.

• globe
• map

• map title

• map legend

Answer explanation

A ________________ is a drawing of Earth.

• map

• globe

• map key

• map legend

A ________________ is round like Earth and shows large physical and political features on Earth, such as continents and oceans.

• globe

• map

A ___________ shows Earth on a flat surface. It shows a "birds-eye view of what an area looks like from above.

• map

• globe

A ________________ tells you the type of information the map shows.

• map legend

• map title

• map scale

• compass ross

A _____________, also know as a map key, explains what each symbol on the map represents.

• map title

• map legend

• globe

• map

A _________ shows directions on a mop. It shows cardinal and intermediate directions.

• map scale

• map title

• map key

• compass rose

_______________ are the four main points of the compass.

• Cardinal directions

• Intermediate directions

_________________ are in between the main points of the compass.

• Cardinal directions

• Intermediate directions

North, South, East, and West are known as ________________.

• Cardinal directions

• Intermediate directions