Maps
Globes
More Map Questions
Vocabulary
100

Is a map flat or round?

flat

100

What is a globe a model of?

Earth

100

What do we use a map for?

to find our way around

100

What are the four directions?

north south east and west

200

What does it mean to have a bird's eye view?

it allows you to see a place from above

200

Why is a globe shaped like a sphere?

the Earth is round

200

A map can only be of big places like cities, states and the world.  True or False

False.  There are all kinds of maps, big and small

200

What is a globe?

a model of Earth

300

What direction is the top of the map?

north

300

How many oceans are there?

five

300

Where is west on a map?

to the left

300

What is the Earth?

the planet we live on

400

What direction is the bottom of the map?

South

400
How many continents are there?

7

400

What is a map key?

a list of symbols or pictures on a map

400
What is an ocean?

a large body of water

500

What direction is to the right on the map?

east

500
What is the equator?

an imaginary line that wraps around the globe

500

If you are trying to find your way around a zoo do you need a globe or a map?

map

500

What is a continent?

a large body of land

M
e
n
u