Map Elements
Types of maps
Directions please
Grid reference
Geography practice
100
What is this image called?
Compass Rose
100
This type of map is used to show mountains, lakes, deserts, etc.
physical map
100
Name the cardinal directions
North, South, East, West
100
Name 3 numbers found on this map's X axis
12-24
100
There are 7 ________ and 5 ________
continents; oceans
200
What box has symbols use on a map?
Map Key (or Legend)
200
What does a political map show?
country/state borders, city boundaries and names
200
Which continent is west of Europe?
North America
200
What is found at 1753?
Pirate flag
200
Which 2 countries is on the northeast border India?
Nepal and China
300
CANDY BONUS:The Title can be found on or around the map but also in...
The key or legend
300
What type of map is this?
Historical or special purpose map
300
What continent is south of Australia?
Antarctica
300
Which grid reference gives more specific placement?
6 figure grid
300
Name 5 countries in Asia
too many options
400
What does a scale measure on a map?
Distance
400
What type of map is this?
Topographic map
400
algeria is ______ of Tanzania
Northwest
400
CANDY BONUS:What is found at 155495?
A ship
400
CANDY BONUS:Which country is the eastern most of Asia?
Russia
500
How do you know what the map you are looking at represents?
The Title
500
Give 3 examples of data and resource maps
soooo many options
500
CANDY BONUS: Stockholm is _____ of Gothenburg
Northeast
500
Which physical feature on this map would not benefit from grid reference locating?
Rivers
500
Name 3 countries in Asia that start with a "T"
Turkmenistan, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Tajikistan