Introduction to Maps!

Maps help us find our way around new places?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A map of an adventure park might include which items?

• Images

• Text

• Paths

• Park Exits

Answer explanation

A good adventure park map will have ALL of these elements!

Before iPhones and GPS maps were printed on ________.

Answer explanation

Not too long ago no one had smart phones or wireless internet. All maps were printed on paper and had to be folded or rolled up when not in use.

Why do maps in malls have this star?

• to show the entry / exits are

• to show where you currently are

• to show where the food court is

Answer explanation

Give an example of a landmark you might find on a map?

Answer explanation

Landmarks are any building or area important to the person reading the map. This can be restaurants, hospitals, schools, fire stations, parks, and even places to shop.

What can lines on a map be showing?

• roads or highways

• parks

• train tracks

• lakes

Answer explanation

Lines are used on maps to show roads, streets, highways, bus routes, and even train tracks. The pattern of the line or the color will vary depending on what the line represents.

What part of a map is shown in this image?

• compass

• detail

• legend / key

Answer explanation

Maps on paper are made __________ than the area in real life.

• smaller

• larger

• the same size

Answer explanation

The compass helps us understand which direction we are headed or need to go.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are digital compasses in your smartphone and in many of the navigation systems in cars.

Which direction is this compass pointing?

• West

• South West

• North

• North East

Answer explanation

The white arrow is between the N and the E, this means it is pointing North East or NE.