3rd Grade Maps & Globes

maps

are to represent an area of Earth's surface

compass rose

you find directions on a map using this

North

typically the direction at the top of most maps

Globe

show what the Earth looks like from space

Longitude

lines are the imaginary lines that run North to South on a globe

equator

divides the Earth into a Northern and Southern hemisphere

Physical

maps show mountains, valleys, and plains

elevation

The colors on a physical map show different

globe

helps you see the true shape of continents

latitude

lines run East to West on a globe

political map

shows boundaries between countries

northern hemisphere

is north of the equator

city

a dot on the map represents this

maps and globes

show us different information about the same place

globes and maps are different because

globes are spherical and maps are flat

world map

when using this kind of map you can see the whole world at once

legend/key

tells you what symbols are used on the map and their meanings