1. Maps and Globes

2. Parts of Maps
Map Key
Compass Rose
Scale

3. Explains symbols presented on the map
Map Key
Explains symbols presented on the map

4. Compass Rose
Shows where the cardinal directions (and sometimes intermediate directions) are positioned.
Cardinal Directions = North, South, East, West
Intermediate Directions = Those Between

5. Scale
A measuring line that helps show distance (for example, 1 inch = 100 miles)

6. Different Kinds of Maps
Political Maps – show man-made divisions and boundaries
Physical Maps – show physical features, such as mountains and rivers
Contour Maps – shows elevation

10. Different Kinds of Maps, cont.
Land Use and Resources Maps – show natural resources and ways of life
Population Density Maps – show average number of people living in an area
Climate Maps – show information about an area’s rain, snow, temperatures, etc.

15. What Kind?