WorksheetsHow Geographers View the World
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Tells the purpose of and is usually at the top or the bottom of the map
map key
map legend
map title
inset map
explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a map
map title
map key or legend
inset map
scale bar
a small map within a larger map; may show a detailed part at a larger scale or the existing map within a larger scale
thematic map
inset map
political map
physical map
a measuring line used to measure scale
scale
scale bar
map key
map legend
Distance on a map in relationship to distance on the Earth
inset map
scale bar
compass rose
scale
half sphere
globe
sphere
map
hemisphere
symbol that gives the cardinal (N, E, S, W) and intermediate (NE, SE, NW, SW) directions
cardinal directions
compass rose
intermediate directions
absolute location
North, East, South and West are known as the...
intermediate directions
compass rose
cardinal directions
scale
Northeast, Southeast, Northeast and Southwest are known as the...
cardinal directions
intermediate directions
compass rose
map key
height of an area above sea level
physical map
scale
scale bar
elevation
This type of map shows the names and boundaries of man made features.
thematic map
special purpose map
physical map
political map
This type of map shows the names and boundaries of physical or natural features.
thematic map
physical map
special purpose map
political map
This type of map shows a wide range of general information about an area.
general purpose map
special purpose map
thematic map
political map
This type of map shows specific kinds of information
general purpose map
political map
physical map
thematic or special purpose map
