Maps
What is a map?
A map is a drawing that shows places on Earth’s surface.
What is a globe?
A globe is a model of the Earth.
What is a compass used for?
A compass is used to find direction.
What are symbols on a map?
Symbols are pictures or signs that represent real things on a map.
What are grid lines?
Grid lines are horizontal and vertical lines that form squares on a map.
Name one type of map.
One type of map is a political map, physical map, or weather map.
How is a globe different from a map?
A globe is round and shows the whole Earth, while a map is flat.
Name the four main compass points.
The four main compass points are North, South, East, and West.
What is a map key?
A map key (legend) explains what the symbols on a map mean.
How do you find coordinates?
You find coordinates by matching where the horizontal and vertical lines meet.
How can maps help us?
Maps help us find places, plan routes, and understand locations.
What do globes show us?
Globes show continents, oceans, countries, and lines of latitude and longitude.
How does a compass work?
A compass works because its magnetic needle points to the Earth’s magnetic north.
Why are symbols useful?
Symbols are useful because they make maps easier to read and understand.
What do grid lines help you do?
Grid lines help you locate exact places on a map.
What is a topographical map?
A topographical map shows the shape and height of the land, like mountains and valleys.
Why are globes hard to transport?
Globes are hard to carry or store because they are big and round.
What does "Never Eat Silly Worms" help you remember?
“Never Eat Silly Worms” helps you remember North, East, South, and West.
What does the Equator do?
The Equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Describe how to zoom in on a map.
To zoom in on a map, you look more closely or enlarge the area to see more details.
Describe a weather map.
A weather map shows different weather conditions such as rain, temperature, and wind across areas.
What is the advantage of a globe?
The advantage of a globe is that it shows the Earth’s true shape and relative distances accurately.
How do you find direction with a compass?
To find direction, hold the compass flat and turn until the needle points north, then read the direction you want to go.
How do symbols help us understand maps?
Symbols help us understand maps by showing important features like roads, rivers, or schools quickly.
Give an example of coordinates.
An example of coordinates is (B, 3) on a simple grid, or (30°N, 31°E) on a world map.