Map Skills

Label the missing directions on the compass rose.

a

c

e

f

SW

N

EN

W

NE

WS

Lines of (a)   run north to south between the Earth's poles.

• longitude

• meridian

• latitude

• parallel

Line of (a)   runs east and west around the Earth.

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• longitude

• latitude

A __________ map shows the natural features of an area, including land-forms, mountains, valleys, lakes, and streams.

• physical

• political

• climate

• population

What is this object known as?

• map symbol

• map key

• map scale

• compass rose

A Compass Rose shows ___________ on most maps.

• Symbols

• Routes

• Directions

• Climate

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Match the following definitions to their words.

• physical map

• A ratio (relationship) of size on a map; how much of a place we can see on a map depending on the size of the map.

• compass rose

• A symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions of the world.

• scale

• A map that shows us natural features on Earth’s surface, like mountains, plains, and bodies of water. Shows information about the natural features of the land (mountains, lakes, deserts, etc.)

• political map

• A map that shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities. They also show the locations of capitals and major cities.

• cardinal directions

• These include north, south, east, and west. These are the main points on a compass.

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On the map the circles, triangles, and squares are all examples of:

• Legends

• Keys

• Roses

• Symbols

The map shows lines of longitude.

The map shows lines of latitude.

• The map shows lines of longitude.

• The map shows lines of latitude.

What is this object known as?

• map symbol

• map key

• map scale

• compass rose