Geography

What tells the meaning of each symbol used on a map?

• symbols

• map grid

• map key

What are the straight lines that cross to form boxes dividing the map into smaller parts?

• symbols

• map grid

• map key

Signs or pictures on a map used to stand for real things.

• symbols

• globe

• map grid

A round object used as a model of the earth.

• globe

• symbols

• map key

A drawing that represents all or part of the earth's surface.

• physical map

• map

• political map

A map that shows lakes, rivers, hills, mountains, and forests.

• physical map

• map

• political map

A map that shows human features, such as towns and boundaries.

• physical map

• map

• political map

The study of the earth and the way people use it is called ________________.

• geography

• cardinal directions

• compass rose

A symbol that shows direction is called ________________.

• geography

• cardinal directions

• compass rose

The four main directions are called _________________.

• geography

• cardinal directions

• compass rose