Map Reading

Which type of map shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, and oceans?

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Physical map

• Inset map

What is the title of the map for?

• Tells the subject of the map

• Explains the symbols of map

• Helps find locations on a map

Click on the map key / map legend.

Click on the map key.

Click on the map key / map legend.

Explains what the symbols on a map represent

• Bar Scale

• Map Key/Legend

• Compass Rose

• Parallels

What does a physical map show?

• Economic activities

• Political boundaries

• Physical features of the terrain

• Population density

What does Never Eat Sour Worms stand for?

• To never eat things that are sour

• To never eat bugs

• North, East, South, West

What direction is missing?

• north

• south

• east

• west

What Cardinal direction is missing?

(a)