Map Types
Cardinal Directions
Intermediate Directions
Parts of a Map
Where You Live Knowledge
100

A map that shows the different countries of the world.

World Map

100

The N in the cardinal directions stands for

North

100

What the NW intermediate direction stands for

Northwest

100

What shows directions on a map?

Compass Rose

100

What planet do we live on?

Earth

200

A map that shows cities, borders, and bodies of water around a country

Country Map

200

The S in the cardinal directions stands for

South

200

What the SW intermediate direction stands for

Southwest

200

What is the box with symbols that represents objects/places on the map?

Map Key

200

What town do we go to school in?

Grant

300

Shows deep canyons and shipwrecks under the sea. They also show underwater mountain ranges or ocean ridges. They help boats follow routes and avoid dangers.

Underwater Map

300

The E in the cardinal directions stands for

East

300

What the NE intermediate direction stands for

Northeast

300

What are the pictures that represent places on a map.

Ex: Hospital has an H, Park has a tree, etc.

Symbols

300

The country we live in

What is the United States of America (USA)

400

Shows what the weather is like in a particular place. Different symbols are used to show different types of weather.

Weather map

400

The W in the cardinal directions stands for

West

400

What the SE intermediate direction stands for

Southeast

400

What shows size on a map?

The scale

400

The state we live in

Nebraska

500

This type of map shows one city or town with all the buildings, parks, roads, etc.

City or town map.

500

Where you can find all the cardinal directions (N, E, S, W) on a map

Compass Rose

500

The names of the cardinal and intermediate directions in order starting with North (Never Eat Soggy Waffles). 

What is North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, Northwest

500

Who creates maps?

Cartographers

500

What continent do we live on?

North America

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