Locations
Photos and Maps
Maps/Globes
Types of Communities
Map Grids
100
What is a location?
A place where someone or something is found.
100
What is a bird's eye view?
A view of a location from above (as if flying like a bird or plane).
100
How many oceans are there?
There are 5 oceans.
100
What are the three types of communities?
Rural, Urban, and Suburban Communities
100
How would you find a location on this grid map?
Find the symbol for the location where the number and letter meet - drag your fingers in the proper column and row and it should be on the exact location.
200
Is this an absolute or relative location:
123 Cherry Oak Drive
Maplehill, Virginia
Absolute Location
200
How is a map different than a photo?
A map shows where and how to get from location to location. A photo shows a picture of a location from different views.
200
What is a compass rose?
A compass rose shows directions on a map and points to show north, south, east, west.
200
What community do we live in?
A rural community!
200
What type of map can help you find something in a classroom?
A map grid
300
Is this an absolute or relative location?
"My house is across the street from the ice cream store."
Relative Location
300
What do the colors/symbols on a map legend represent?
Color- represents water, grass, etc.
Symbols- More specific like buildings and houses
300
What is the difference between a globe and a map?
A globe is a model of the earth and is a shape of a sphere and shows tilting. (A model is a small copy of something- a small model of the earth)
A map is a flat picture of Earth and can show a small part of it or the whole entire world.
300
What community has big buildings, many apartments, businesses, cars, people, and can be noisy?
An urban community!
300
From what view point does a map grid show?
Birds-eye view or above
400
What is your current absolute location right now?
Room 9, Ostrander
400
What is a map legend (or map key)?
A map legend tells what the colors and symbols on a map mean.
400
How many continents are there?
There are 7 continents!
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.
400
What community is on the edge of the city?
A suburban area!
400
What game is an example of using numbers and letters to find location?
Battleship