Understanding Maps and Directions

What is a map mainly used for?

• To draw pictures.

• To help you find your way.

• To play games.

• To store food.

How did people find directions for driving before cell phones?

• They asked animals for help.

• They used a map they held in their hands.

• They followed the sun.

• They guessed where to go.

What are landmarks on a map?

• Small animals that live in the area.

• Important places that help you know where you are.

• Hidden treasures.

• Types of weather.

What part of a map tells you what the symbols and colors mean?

• The pictures

• The lines

• The legend or key

• The roads

What helps you understand what symbols on a map mean?

• Colors

• Pictures

• A key

• Numbers

How do maps show places?

• From the side

• From above

• From the front

• From below

What are the four main directions on a compass?

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Big, Small, Tall, Short

• North, East, South, West

• Fast, Slow, Near, Far

What is one way maps help people in their daily lives?

• To draw pictures

• To play games

• To find a gas station

• To build houses