The name of the symbol that shows both cardinal and intermediate directions.
Compass Rose
This map is used to show political borders, such as countries, states, counties, and the location of cities and capitals.
Political Map
Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America are the 3 largest countries in what continent?
North America
Mexico City, Mexico is the largest city in what continent?
North America
The largest desert in the world, the Sahara Desert, is located here.
Africa
This shows various symbols that are used on a map.
Map Key or Legend
This map is used to show physical features of the Earth, such as mountains, valleys, forests, deserts, etc.
Physical Map
The largest rainforest, the Amazon, is located in what continent?
South America
The largest country in this continent is Brazil.
South America
The most populated cities in this country are London and Paris.
Europe
These are imaginary lines that run North to South.
longitude
This map is used to show highways, interstates and local roads.
Road Map
The Nile River is located here.
Africa
This is the only continent without deserts.
Europe
This is the largest continent in the world.
Asia
These are imaginary lines that run West to East.
latitude
This map is used to show certain information about a place or region.
Thematic Map
The highest peak, Mt. Everest, is located here.
Asia
This continent is known as "The Land Down Under"
Australia
This is the smallest continent.
Australia
These main lines of longitude and latitude divide the world into hemispheres.
The Equator and Prime Meridian
What does a political map show?
It shows political borders, such as countries, states, counties, and the location of cities and capitals.
This continent is the driest, coldest, and windiest place on earth.
Antarctica
This continent only has one country.
Australia
This continent is the closest to the South Pole.
Antarctica