Vocabulary
A round model of the Earth
Globe
What shows the cardinal and intermediate directions on a map?
Compass Rose
Are the equator and prime meridian real lines that go throughout the middle of Earth?
No, they are imaginary lines.
Let's have some fun! Finish this line
GEAUX _______________
Geaux Tigers!
What is a drawing that shows where places are located?
A Map
The very top of the Earth.
The very bottom of the Earth.
The North Pole is at the very top of Earth.
The South Pole is at the very bottom of Earth.
What shows how far apart places really are on a map?
Map Scale
How many oceans are there?
5 Oceans
What state do you live in?
Louisiana
Name one cardinal direction
North, South, East, West
How is the equator different from the prime meridian?
The equator is an imaginary line that runs east and west. The prime meridian is an imaginary line that runs north and south.
What tells what the pictures on a map mean?
Map Key
How many continents are there?
7 Continents
What country do you live in?
United States of America
Name one intermediate direction.
Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
What does a physical map show you?
A physical map shows different land and water features.
What two types of directions are on the compass rose?
Cardinal Directions (North, South, East, West)
Intermediate Directions (Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest)
Name 1 ocean.
Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean
What continent do you live on?
North America
How many states are there in the United States?
50 States
What does a political map show you?
A political map shows you the borders of states, countries, and other areas.
Name three map elements that we talked about.
Compass Rose, Map Key, and Map Scale
Name 2 continents.
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antarctica
What city do you live in? What is important about the city we live in?
Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is the state capital of Louisiana.
What is the nations capital?
Washington D.C.