Map Elements
Types of maps
Directions please
Grid reference
Geography practice
100

What is this image called?



Cardinal Directions

100

This type of map shows mountains, lakes, deserts, as well as man-made features like roads and cities.

geographic map

100

Name the cardinal directions

North, South, East, West
100

Name 3 numbers found on this map's X axis


12-24

200

What box has symbols used on a map?

Map Legend or Key

200


Political Map

200

Which continent is west of Europe? 


North America

200


What is found at 1753?


Pirate flag

200

Which 2 countries are on the northeast border  India?


Nepal and China

300

What is this called? 

A scale

300


What type of map is this?

Thematic Map (of Inca Territory)

300

What continent is south of Australia?

Antarctica 

300

CANDY BONUS: Why do we use a grid reference?

To locate specific keys on the map. 

300

Name 5 countries in Asia 

Many options

400

What does a scale measure on a map?

Distance

400

What type of map is this? 


Topographic map 

400

Solna is _____ of Stockholm

Northwest

400

What is found at 155495?


A ship

400

Which country is the eastern most of Asia?

Russia

500

How do you know what the map you are looking at represents?

The Title

500

Give 3 examples of special purpose maps 

climate, population, resources, many more

500

Bangkok is _____ of Phuket

Northeast 

500

Which physical feature on this map would not benefit from grid reference locating?

Rivers

500

Name 3 countries in Asia that start with a "T"

Turkmenistan, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Tajikistan