Types of Maps
This map shows lines and boundaries of places.
Political Map
Shows what symbols on a map stand for.
Map key/legend
This is located at 0 degree latitude.
The Equator
A Model of the Earth is called a
Globe
How far above sea level is Etown?
783 feet
This map can tell you what the weather is like in different places.
Climate Map
This is NE, SE, SW, NW , on a map
Intermediate Directions
These are lines that go from North to South.
Lines of Longitude
How many continents are on Earth
7
How many time zones are in the United States?
4
This Map will tell you exactly how tall a mountain is or how deep an ocean is.
Contour Map
This shows distance on a map.
Map scale
What direction do lines of latitude go on a map?
East to West
Which continent is an island?
Austrailia
This kind of map can tell you how many people live in an area.
population map
This map shows landforms like rivers, deserts and valleys.
Physical Map
This symbol shows direction on a map
Compass Rose
The Earth's Eastern and Western Hemisphere are divided by the _____________
Prime Meridian
How many continents start with the letter A
4
The study of maps is called Cartography what do you call a person who makes maps?
A cartographer
This map can tell you how far above sea level a location is.
Elevation Map
A small map inside a map.
Inset Map
To find an exact location on a map you would use _________
longitude and latitude (coordinates)
What is the largest continent?
Asia
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System