Introduction to Maps

What is a map?

• A photograph of a particular area.

• A short video about a particular area.

• A visual representation of a particular area.

• A particular area.

A map can give us ___________ than a photo.

• more entertainment

• less information

• more problems

• more information

North, South, East and West are collectively known as the __________ directions.

• sentinel

• cardinal

• optimal

• directional

What do all maps have?

• Instructions

• A Warning

• A Menu

• A Legend

What are the main types of reference map? (Choose 4!!)

• Topographic

• Road

• Treasure

• Political

• Physical

Political maps show the height of mountains.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

PHYSICAL maps show the elevation of different landscape features.

On a physical map, what color is the top of a mountain?

• blue

• green

• grey

• brown

What kind of people use topographic maps? (Choose 3!!!)

• the military

• hunters

• fishermen

• airplane pilots

• hikers

Every map should tell the reader where ______ is.

• South

• North

• West

• East

Which features do road/street maps show?

• roads

• small alleys

• facilities/services

• all of these