Features
This is the part of a map that tells you North, South, East, and West.
Compass Rose
This specialized magnet always points north
Compass
Which type of map shows geographical features such as mountains, valleys, hills, and oceans?
A) Political Map
B) Physical Map
C) Road Map
D) Dot Distribution Map
B) Physical Map: also known as a Topographical Map
See School District Map: What Color is Abraham Mallinson on the Map of Independence?
Red
The title
This sophisticated system of satellites helps tell us our exact location.
Global Positioning System or GPS
Your family is planning a trip to Florida! Unfortunately, your phone lost service and you do not know where you are going next. Thankfully, your dad keeps a map in his car! What type of map would best help you find your way?
A) Physical Map B) Weather Map C) Dot Distribution Map D) Road Map
Road Map
See School Map: What boundaries does this map show?
Elementary school boundaries.
Words and phrases that explain special features on a map are called.
Labels
See Map: Do you take the Interstate Highway or the State Highway to travel from Bumblebee to Peace Valley?
Interstate Highway.
What type of map represents the world most accurately.
Globe
See School District Map: What natural landmark, shown in blue, runs north of Mallinson Elementary?
River: The Missouri River.
This part of the map explains labels and use of color on a map.
Key or Legend
Buffalo Pass
This person studies natural rock formations.
Geologist
The largest continent that is home to China, India, and many other countries.
Asia
This feature shows the scale between a unit of length on a map and a unit of distance on Earth.
The Scale
See Map: Is Turtle Creek north or south of Peace Valley?
South
This map shows lakes, rivers, and mountains.
Natural Map or Natural Boundaries Map
This southernly continent was discovered by Amerigo Vespucci?
South America