Types of Maps
Elements of a Map
Continents
Oceans
Compass Rose
100

This type of map shows the weather patterns in a given area that have been observed over a long period.

Climate Map

100

This element of the map is used to show the direction of different places

Compass Rose

100

This is the largest continent in the world

Asia

100

This is the largest of the five oceans

The Pacific Ocean

100

What is meant by the term "Cardinal Points"?

The main points on the compass rose such as North, South, West, and East.

200

This map shows natural features such as mountains, plains and rivers. It may also show elevation as well. 

Physical Map

200

This element of the map measures the accurate distance between two points.

Scale

200

This continent has countries such as Great Britain, France, and Spain.

Europe

200

Which of the five oceans is located above Antarctica?

Southern Ocean

200

What is meant by the term Ïntermediate Points"?

The points between the cardinal (main) points such as North East, South East, South West and North West.

300

This map represents political divisions, or human created boundaries of the world, continents and major geographic regions.

Political Map

300

This element of the map reflects the subject and geographic indicator of the map

The Title

300

This is the only continent that does not have countries.

Antarctica

300

This is the ocean that is located most North.

The Arctic Ocean

300

If you are traveling from North America to Africa what general direction are you traveling in?

East

400

This map shows the location of industries and other areas where money is made in a country.

Economic Map

400
This element of the map lists the symbols and gives  description of each symbol.

The Legend/Key

400

The Kalinago and Taino lived on this continent before migrating to The Caribbean.

South America

400

Which of the oceans is located South of Asia and East of Africa?

The Indian Ocean

400

If you are traveling from Asia to Europe what general direction are you traveling in?

West

500

This type of map shows the day to day changes of weather patterns in a given area.

Weather Map

500

This element of the map outlines the geographic location under study.

The Border

500

This is the continent that is closest to St. Kitts and Nevis

North America

500

This is the ocean that is in, or around the Caribbean region.

The Atlantic Ocean

500

If you are traveling to North America from South America what general direction would you be traveling in?

North

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