Map

What map feature can help you determine the approximate distance between two locations?

• map scale

• key

• title

• distance calculator

What is the name of this object?

• map symbol

• map key

• map scale

• compass rose

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

A flat drawing that shows all or part of the Earth's surface

• latitude

• globe

• map

a map feature that explains the meaning of colors and symbols used on a map

• map conents

• map glossary

• Map key

• map index

which of the following helps you identify what symbols mean on a map?

• legend

• scale

• map

• title

What kind of map will show me the states in the United States?

• Physical
• Climate
• Economic/Product or Resource
• Political

One characteristic of a Physical Map is... 

• Shows the different climates in the world
• show important natural, physical features, such as mountains, elevations, rivers, vegetation, forests and lakes.
• show how people have divided up the earth's surface
• show how many people live in an area

True or False: A physical map will show you the boundaries of all of the states in The United States.

• True
• False

What are the features on a Political map?

• Political units, countries, states, and borders
• Road maps, highway maps, weather/climate maps, and historical maps
• Physical/natural features, mountains, rivers, and valleys

A larger picture of a specific place on a map.

• globe
• city
• inset map
• political map