Map Elements Video

What is a map?

What is a map?

• A tool to cook food

• A tool to measure weight

• A tool that shows details about an area

• A tool to find treasure

What does a map key help you understand?

• The weather

• The symbols on a map

• The time of day

• The taste of food

What does a compass rose show?

• The directions north, south, east, and west

• The temperature

• The depth of the ocean

• The height of a mountain

What does a map scale help you do?

• Compare distance on a map to distance on Earth

• Find hidden treasure

• Measure the weight of objects

• Cook food

If a map scale shows 1 inch equals 1 mile, how far is City Hall from the library if they are 3 inches apart on the map?

• 1 mile

• 4 miles

• 2 miles

• 3 miles