Map Features
What features does a map include?
Maps include a legend, compass rose, map scale and lines of latitude and longitude.
What are the two types of maps called?
Political & Physical Maps
What is called a continent?
A large landmass is called a continent.
How many oceans does the world have?
The world has 5 oceans.
What are map makers called?
Cartographers
If you were traveling with your parents and they asked you to figure out the direction in which you were traveling, which part of the map would you use?
Compass Rose
What does a physical map show?
A physical map shows the features of an area.
How many continents does the world have?
The world has 7 continents.
What pole is the Arctic Ocean near?
The North Pole
Why are maps important to people?
Maps are important to people because it helps them plan routes, find their way, or locate something like a specific place, landmark or landform.
You're traveling on the highway with your family on vacation. Your parents ask you to figure out how many miles there are until you arrive. Which part of the map would you use?
Map Scale
What does a political map show?
A political map shows the boundaries between political units (countries, states, or provinces).
What is the largest continent?
Asia is the largest continent.
What pole is the Southern Ocean near?
The South Pole
What is Geography?
Geography is the study of Earth's features.
You are on a camping trip with your family and you're trying to find the nearest campsite. You notice many different symbols on the map and you want to find out which one represents campsite locations. Which part of the map would you use?
Legend
What does a physical map include?
Physical maps include landforms or major bodies of water.
What is the 3rd largest continent?
North America is the 3rd largest continent.
What is the world's largest and deepest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
How are the Equator and Prime Meridian alike?
The Equator and Prime Meridian both divide the world into hemispheres.
What is the grid-like part of the map used to pinpoint locations called?
Lines of Latitude and Longitude
What does political maps include?
Political maps include the major cities found within an area.
What are the 7 continents?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antartica.
What are the world oceans?
The Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Southern Ocean and Arctic Ocean.
How is the Equator and Prime Meridian different?
The Equator divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres (runs up and down), and the Prime Meridian divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres (runs side to side).