Map Elements
This part of the map shows what the map is about.
Map title
What does "Never Eat Soggy Waffles" help us remember?
the cardinal directions or compass rose
What city do we live in?
Houston/Missouri City/Sugar Land
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Name a continent
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
This feature explains the symbols and colors on a map.
legend or map key
If something on the map is to the right, which direction is it?
East
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
How is a state capital different from the U.S. capital?
The state capital is for state government, while the U.S. capital is for the federal government.
Name an ocean.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans
This helps you know where North, South, East, and West are.
compass rose
What direction is opposite of North?
south
The country that borders the U.s in the north is
Canada
Which capital city is home to the federal/national government?
Washington, D.C.
What continent do we live in?
North America.
True or false. The colors I use in my map key has to match the colors I use on my map.
Example-blue house in map key, blue house on map.
True
If I want to go from the post office to Lake Little Town, which direction do I travel?
North
The country that borders the U.s in the south is
Mexico
What ocean is north of all the continents?
The Arctic Ocean
Which direction is Park St. from the library?
East
How many continents and oceans are there?
7 continents, 5 oceans.