Types of Maps
This type of map shows the weather patterns in a given area that have been observed over a long period.
Climate Map
This element of the map is used to show the direction of different places
Compass Rose
This is the largest continent in the world
Asia
This is the largest of the five oceans
The Pacific Ocean
What is meant by the term "Cardinal Points"?
The main points on the compass rose such as North, South, West, and East.
This map shows natural features such as mountains, plains and rivers. It may also show elevation as well.
Physical Map
This element of the map measures the accurate distance between two points.
Scale
This continent has countries such as Great Britain, France, and Spain.
Europe
Which of the five oceans is located above Antarctica?
Southern Ocean
What is meant by the term Ïntermediate Points"?
The points between the cardinal (main) points such as North East, South East, South West and North West.
This map represents political divisions, or human created boundaries of the world, continents and major geographic regions.
Political Map
This element of the map reflects the subject and geographic indicator of the map
The Title
This is the only continent that does not have countries.
Antarctica
This is the ocean that is located most North.
The Arctic Ocean
If you are traveling from North America to Africa what general direction are you traveling in?
East
This map shows the location of industries and other areas where money is made in a country.
Economic Map
The Legend/Key
The Kalinago and Taino lived on this continent before migrating to The Caribbean.
South America
Which of the oceans is located South of Asia and East of Africa?
The Indian Ocean
If you are traveling from Asia to Europe what general direction are you traveling in?
West
This type of map shows the day to day changes of weather patterns in a given area.
Weather Map
This element of the map outlines the geographic location under study.
The Border
This is the continent that is closest to St. Kitts and Nevis
North America
This is the ocean that is in, or around the Caribbean region.
The Atlantic Ocean
If you are traveling to North America from South America what general direction would you be traveling in?
North