Maps and Globes Elements
A flat drawing showing features of a place such as cities, river, mountains and roads.
MAP
A type of symbol on a map and globe that shows directions.
A Compass rose
Direction between North and West
Northwest
Scale is important because it helps you
Understand relationships/distance on a map
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. separates N/S
Equator
Globe
This direction is on the right side of a compass
East
Direction exactly between North and East
Northeast
Scale uses units of this to represent actual large distance
Measurements
Am imaginary around the middle of earth, separating E/W
Prime Meridian
A pattern of lines, usually forming Squares or rectangles on a map or globe
Grid System
This direction is at the top of a compass
North
Direction directly between South and West
Southwest
Small-Scale
A map showing important things like forest, minerals or water
Recourse Map
A key or guide on a map that explains what a symbol and colors on a map/globe mean.
A Legend
This direction is to the left of a compass
West
Direction exactly between south and East
Southeast
Shows a shorter distance on Earth, Zooms in on a specific area/place
Large-Scale maps
Climate map
A tool on a map that helps you understand the distance between places.
A Scale
4 main directions on a compass
Cardinal directions
Intermediate Directions
Two types of scale maps
Small and large scale
A map to help you find your way when we are traveling
Road Map