Maps review y2

What is a map?

• a tool that shows details about an area

• a fiction book

• sleeping during the day

• a tool used to feed a baby

What is a map key?

• a chart that show what symbols mean on a map

• round map

• flat map

What is a compass rose?

• a tool that shows north, south, east, and west on a map

• symbols on a map

• flowers on a map

What is north of the picnic area?

• woods

• soccer field

• swimming pool

• playground

What is south of the woods?

• soccer field
• playground
• swimming pool 
• picnic area

What is west of the ice cream stand?

• playground
• swimming pool
• picnic area
• woods

Explains the pictures on a map.

• border

• scale

• key or legend

How do you know what the map is all about?

• Read the title
• Look at the map key
• Look at the compass rose

What can you do with a map?

• Play fetch with your dog

• Use it to find your way home, or get to a certain place

• Do a paper airplane

• Buy movie tickets

What is a map scale?

• used to measure distance

• north, south, east, west

• shows the cardinal directions

• gives information about the symbols on a map