Types of Maps
This type of map shows roads you can drive on and landmarks to help you know where you're going.
Road Map
If you start in North America and travel east across the Atlantic Ocean, which continent will you reach?
Europe
This part of a map shows which way is north, south, east, and west.
Compass Rose
The imaginary line that runs around the center of the Earth and divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called this.
Equator
This term means “half of the globe.”
Hemisphere
This map shows information about the weather in an area, such as rainfall or temperature.
Climate Map
If you start in South America and travel west, which ocean will you cross?
Pacific Ocean
This part of a map explains what the symbols and colors on a map mean.
Map Key or Legend
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into its Eastern and Western Hemispheres is called this.
Prime Meridian
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean
This map shows where certain products or natural resources, like coal or oil, can be found.
If you are in Africa and travel northeast, which continent do you reach?
Asia
The line or tool on a map that helps you measure real distance between two places is called this.
Map Scale
Lines of latitude are also called this because they run side-by-side and will never touch.
Parallels
What is the name of the continent that we live on?
North America
This type of map shows landforms like mountains, rivers, and plains.
Physical Map
If you travel south from Asia, which ocean will you cross first?
On most maps, what color represents water?
Blue
Lines of longitude are also known by this other name.
Meridians
This silly phrase helps you remember the directions on a compass rose.
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
This map shows the borders of countries, states, and cities.
Political Map
Which continent is the farthest south on a globe?
Antarctica
This part of a map tells you what the map is showing, such as "The United States" or "World Climates."
Map Title
Lines of latitude (parallels) are measured using which degrees _______ and degrees _______. (Which directions)
North and South
People often choose to build cities/settle near rivers or other water sources and on flatter land for what reason? (Give me 1 reason - there are multiple correct answers)
We need water to survive (drinking/cleaning)
We can use water as a food source for fishing
Water can be used to transport goods
Water is an energy source to power mills/factories
It is easier to build things here.