Studies Weekly: Thinking like a geographer

What is a 3D model of the earth called?

• a sphere

• a state

• a map

• a globe

What are drawings that show the sizes and shapes of countries?

• globes

• states

• spheres

• maps

What map tool is used to tell distance on a map?

• a compass rose

• a title

• a legend

• a scale

Who decides what to include on a map?

• a cartographer

• s scientist

• a teacher

• a geographer

What part of a map explains the meaning of the symbols and colors?

• a title

• a legend

• a compass rose

• a scale

What type of map shows the natural features of a place?

• political

• physical

• population

• climate

What type of map shows if a place is usually warm or cold and wet and dry?

• political

• physical

• population

• climate

What does a political map show?

• Countries

• states/cities

• capitals

• All of the above

This map is an example of a . . .

• Physical Map

• Road Map

• Population Map

• Climate Map

What is this type of map?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Climate map

• Topographic map