Maps and Map Features

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What is a map?

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A drawing that represents a portion of Earth on a flat surface that can be transported.

Front

The scale tells what each distance on the map represents...

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in real life

Front

What map feature tells us about what the symbols on the map represent?

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Key or Legend

Front

How many main parts of a map are there?

Back

4

Front

What are the 4 intermediate directions?

Back

Front

Which direction would I take to get from Buffalo to Glen Falls?

Back

East

Front

Which map shows physical features like oceans, islands, and deserts?

Back

Physical Map

Front

Using the map scale, about how far is the school from City Hall?

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Almost 2 miles

Front

A ____________ is a person that makes maps.

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cartographer, cartographers

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Which map can I use to see how much rain falls in that area?

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Climate Map