Intro to Maps & Globes

A globe is

• flat

• round

• ball-shaped

• square

Maps have

• title

• compass rose

• key

• symbols

A map is

• flat

• round

• ball-shaped

• rectangle

The part of a map or globe that shows cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) is called

• title

• compass rose

• symbol

• key

The key tells you

• what the symbols mean

• which way is north

• the title of the map

Which might be symbols on a map?

• land

• water

• roads

• parks

• buildings

Where might you find the map title?

• at the top

• at the bottom

• on the side

• on the front

• in the middle

Which can fold so you can take it with you?

• map

• globe

Where might you use a globe?

• classroom

• library

• car

• bedroom

• hiking trail

Which can show water and land?

• map

• globe