Map Elements
Types of maps
Directions please
Countries
Continents
100

What is this image called?



Compass Rose

100

This type of map is used to show mountains, lakes, deserts, etc.
A: Physical Map
B: Political Map

physical map 

100

Name the cardinal directions

North, South, East, West
100

Norwich is located in this country

USA

100

Name three continents

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 south of North America?

South America

200

Tokyo is located in this country.

Japan

200

Name 2 countries is on the northeast border India.


Nepal and China

300

What is this called? 

A scale

300


What kind of map is this?

Climate map

300

What continent is south of Africa?

Antarctica 

300

This country is directly south of the USA.

Mexico

300

-- BONUS QUESTION --
Each group must list as many countries as possible within five minutes. Each correct response is 100 points.

400

What does a scale measure on a map?

Distance

400

What does a population density map show you?


It shows you how many people there are in a given area.

400

Solna is _____ of Stockholm 

Northwest

400

This country is directly north of USA.

Canada

400

The south Asia subcontinent is bordered by this mountainous region.

The Himalayas

500

This is someone who makes maps. 

Cartographer 

500

Give 3 examples of special purpose maps 

climate, population, physical, political many more

500

If you are facing a rising sun, what cardinal direction is to your left? (Hint: The sun rises in the east)

North

500

Name a country that is known to be densely populated.

500

Which country is in both Asia and Europe?

Russia

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