Elements of a map
What map element shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
Compass rose
Describe the purpose of a key on a map.
To identify and describe the symbols on the map.
What line of latitude runs east to west around the middle of the Earth?
Equator
What is the fancy word for a mapmaker?
cartographer
How many grades are taught at LMS?
Three, 6th, 7th and 8th
What map element explains what the symbols and colors on the map represent?
legend/key
If I want to walk from Mr. Freeman's class to Mr. Bradberry' class, which cardinal direction do I go?
North
What lines run east to west and measure north and south?
Latitude lines
Describe the difference between a globe and a map.
a globe is 3D and a map is 2D
What is Lakeland Middle School's mascot?
DAILY DOUBLE
Hawk
What map element shows how much distance on Earth is represented by distance on the map?
DAILY DOUBLE
scale
What direction is Africa from Europe?
South
What lines run north to south and measure east to west?
longitude lines
What do lines around countries often symbolize on a map?
borders
What does S.O.A.R stand for?
Safe, On-Task, Accountable, Respectful
What is the purpose of a map title?
to tell the subject of the map
What map symbol most often shows a capital city?
a star
What longitude line separates the eastern and western hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Describe the difference between a political map and a physical map.
Political maps show man-made things such as cities, states, and countries. Physical maps show natural things such as mountains, deserts, and grasslands.
Who are the 4 6th grade ELA/SS teacher at LMS?
Freeman, Lawrence, Neu, Chatterton.
Imaginary vertical lines that measure the distance east and west of the Prime Meridian.
lines of longitude
Name 6 map elements.
title, symbols, colors, scale, legend, compass rose, locator globe, lines of latitude, lines of longitude
The north pole is located at _____ degrees north.
90
If on a map of Oregon 1 inch=40 miles and it is about 3 inches from Madras to Portland, what is the true distance?
120 miles
What is Mr. Freeman's wife name?
Mrs. Freeman