Map Masters
This part of a map explains what the symbols on the map represent.
What is the legend?
These are the four main directions used with a compass: north, south, east, and _____. What is the missing direction?
What is west?
The largest continent.
What is Asia?
You can use this tool on a map to find your way around.
What is the compass rose?
You use this tool to find which direction you're facing.
What is a compass?
This large body of water separates North and South America.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This tells you the directions (north, south, east, west) on a map. Hint: Think of a bird.
What is a cardinal direction?
If the library is to the right of the school and you are facing north, looking at the school, what direction is the library from the school?
What is east?
This state is known for its agricultural industry and also shares a name with a famous rock band.
What is Kansas?
This imaginary line divides the Earth into two hemispheres, north and south.
What is the equator?
These are several types of north, with respect to maps and the earth itself.
What is true north, grid north, or magnetic north?
The imaginary lines that run vertically on a globe.
What are longitude lines?
What scale tells you the relationship between the distance on a map and the actual distance on Earth?
What is the map scale?
This natural phenomenon can affect the accuracy of a compass.
What is magnetic field disruption?
This massive landmass is the only continent that spans all four hemispheres.
What is Afro-Eurasia?