Map Skills

Compass Rose

• A feature on a map that shows distance

• A type of flower
• Shows both cardinal and intermediate directions

• A type of dance

Globe

• A type of map
• A spherical object representing Earth

• A type of food
• A musical instrument

Legend

• A myth or story
• A type of dance

• fast food restaurants on a map

• explains what the symbols on the map mean

Digital Satellite Image

• A picture of a satellite
• A digital representation of a satellite
• Information sent and received by a satellite

• A type of satellite

Physical Map

• A map that shows the physical features like rivers and mountains

• A map that shows the political boundaries of a place
• A map that shows the population density of a place
• A map that shows the economic activities of a place

Maps

• A representation for eating

• A type of clothing

• A representation of a region

• A type of animal

Topographical Map

• A map showing how high or low the land is

• A map showing political boundaries
• A map showing population density
• A map showing climate zones

Map Title

• Tel;s the Map Legend

• The Map Scale

• Tells what a map is about

• Tells the Map Key

City Map

• A map of a country
• A map of a continent
• A map that explains where things are in a city

• A map of a world