Week 1 - Map Skills

What is a globe?

• A model of the Earth

• A type of map

• A tool for measuring distance

• A weather instrument

What do maps show?

• The weather forecast

• Places and directions

• The time of day

• The temperature

Who creates a map?

• A geologist

• A cartographer

• A meteorologist

• A biologist

What does the compass rose show?

• Types of plants

• Cardinal directions

• Weather patterns

• Animal habitats

What does the scale on a map help you determine?

• The temperature

• The distance between places

• The population size

• The weather conditions

What can maps show besides places and directions?

• Elevation and climate

• Time zones

• Types of food

• Popular music

What does a map's legend or key explain?

• The map's title

• The symbols and colors on the map

• The weather forecast

• The time zones

What is the purpose of using a globe?

• To predict the weather

• To see the Earth in a more accurate shape

• To measure time

• To find hidden treasure

What can maps show about the climate?

• The types of animals

• The weather over a long period

• The types of plants

• The favorite foods

What does a political map display?

• Natural features like mountains

• Climate information

• Borders of regions, countries, states, and cities

• Cultural resources