Exploring Maps and Globes

What is a map?

• A tool for measuring distances

• A drawing representing the Earth's surface

• A type of globe

• A book of directions

Why might someone use a map?

• To check the weather

• To find a new recipe

• To learn a new language

• To locate a place they haven't visited

How can you remember the cardinal directions?

• Never enter soggy wetlands

• Always eat sugar waffles

• Never eat soggy waffles

• No elephants swim well

What might a transportation map show?

• Weather patterns

• Types of soil

• Subway or bus routes

• Historical landmarks

What does a map key help you understand?

• The author of the map

• The price of the map

• The symbols on a map

• The map's age

What symbol typically represents a city on a map?

• A triangle

• A black dot

• A star

• An airplane

What is a compass rose used for on a map?

• Highlighting tourist attractions

• Indicating the map's scale

• Showing the map's orientation

• Decorating the map

What does a map scale compare?

• The age of the map

• The weight of the map

• Distance on a map to actual distance on Earth

• The size of different maps

How can you find out how far two places are from each other on a map?

• Guessing based on the map's size

• Using the map scale

• By measuring the distance with your fingers

• Asking a friend

Why is it important to check the map key?

• To know the map's publication date

• To understand the map's symbols

• To learn about the map's history

• To find out who created the map