Maps and Globes

Table of Contents

Words to Know

What are Maps and Globes
Map Key or Symbols
Cardinal Directions
Intermediate Directions

Equator

Prime Meridian

Hemispheres

Coordinate Map
Map scales

Continents & Oceans
Types of Maps

Quick Check Review pages

Extra Maps

Quiz

Words to Know

compass rose- A circle showing the principal directions printed on a map or chart.
Continent-Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica,

Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).

equator - An imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles,

dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres

globe - a spherical representation of earth.
hemisphere- A half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves

by the equator, or into western and eastern halves by the Prime Meridian.

latitude- is the angular distance of any object from the equator measured in degrees.
longitude- is theangular distance east or west on the earth's surface, measured by the

angle contained between the meridian of a particular place and some

map - A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features,

cities, roads and other features.

meridian- A circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's

surface and the terrestrial poles.

parallel- Side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.
Poles - Either of the two locations (North Pole or South Pole) on the surface of the earth.
Prime Meridian- The zero meridian (0°), used as a reference line from which longitude east

and west is measured.

scale -The ratio between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the earth,

What are Maps and Globes?

What is a Map ?
A map is a picture of a place. It shows where

things are located.

For example, a map of a bedroom might show where

the bed, dresser, and closet are. A map of a city
often shows streets, highways, schools,

and attractions or landmarks.

There are many kinds of maps, such as
world maps, country maps, state and
city maps, weather maps and population

maps.

What are Maps and Globes?

What is a Globe ?
A globe is a model of Earth. It is like a map, but it is

round. A globe gives a better picture of how the
world looks. The round part of a globe rests on a
stand, and it can turn the way Earth turns.

Both maps and globes give lots of information about

many kinds of places.

Quick Check

Answer the questions and complete the sentences
1. A map is a picture of __________________________
2. What are three kinds of maps?
3. What are two things that might be found on a city map?
______________________ ____________________
4. How is a globe different from a map? _______________

5. A globe is a model of __________________________
6. What do maps and globes give us?_________________

Map Key or Symbols

Maps use symbols to show places and things on Earth. Symbolsare

drawings that stand for something real.

A map key tells you what each symbol stands for.

You must always check the map key first when reading

a map. Then you will know what each symbol stand for.

Directions- Cardinal and Intermediate

N

S

W

E

NE

SE

NW

SW

Quick Check

Name_____________________________

Label the 8 directions.
Use capital letters.

Equator

The Equator divides the earth in half. It is a great
imaginary line around the middle of the earth. It
divides the earth into two equal parts – the
Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.

Equator

Northern
Hemisphere

Southern
Hemisphere

Map Key

Prime Meridian

The Prime Meridian divides the earth in half, but the
other way. It is an imaginary line running North and
South. It divides the earth into two equal parts – the
Western and the Eastern Hemispheres.

Map Key

Western

Hemisphere

Eastern

Hemisphere

Hemispheres

1. What imaginary line separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
__________________________________.
2. What imaginary line separates the Western and Eastern Hemispheres?
______________________ ________________________.

Hemispheres

Hemispheres

1. What continents are mainly in the Western Hemisphere. ________________,
____________________________, __________________________________.
2. What continents are mainly in the Eastern hemisphere? __________________,
_____________________, _______________________, _________________

and _________________________.

Western

Hemisphere

Eastern

Hemisphere

Northern
Hemisphere

Southern
Hemisphere

Map Scales

For example, if a map scale tells you that one inch on a map is the same as 250 miles
on Earth. So you can figure out if you travel 5 inches from one point to another, then
that would really be the distance of ____________ miles in real life.

Distance is how far apart places are. The best way to figure out distance on
a map is by using a map scale. A map scale shows you what distance on a

map equals on Earth.

Continents

There are seven continents on Earth.

They are North America, South America,
Europe, Africa,Asia, Australia and
Antarctica.

Oceans & Water everywhere

Did you know that most of Earth’s water is salt water in the five oceans ?

Fresh water can be found in lakes, river, and other bodies of water.

The five oceans are Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific,

Indian and the Southern Ocean.

Quick Check

Name ________________________________________________ Social Studies – Quick Check
Label the seven continents and five oceans. Color the oceans blue and each continent a different

color. Label the compass rose (8 directions).

Quick Check

Name ________________________________________________ Social Studies – Quick Check
Label the seven continents and five oceans. Color the oceans blue and each continent a different

color. Label the compass rose (8 directions).

Types of Maps

There are many different types of maps. You will learn about five types.
Physical Maps show the land as it was created by nature. They show mountains,

plateaus, rivers, lakes, plains and other land and water features. These maps
sometimes show height of land. This is called elevation.

Political Maps show the boundaries that separate political areas such as

townships, counties, states, provinces or nations. They can also show information
like names of cities/towns, highways/roads, and points of interest.

Population Maps show where people live. It shows the average number of

people living in a defined area.

Product Maps show the types of things that are grown, raised or mined in a

certain place.

Weather Maps show where it is sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy. Some show the

high or low temperatures and some show where there are lightening strikes. There
are different types of weather maps.

Physical Map

Physical Maps show the land as it was created by nature. They show mountains,

plateaus, rivers, lakes, plains and other land and water features. These maps
sometimes show height of land. This is called elevation.

Physical Map

Physical Maps are typically different colors. The shade of colors

are in the map key and will tell you more about the land
features.

Physical Map – Quick Check

Physical Maps show natural features of the earth such as water, mountains, desserts, and high

and low regions. Finish the map as directed.

1.Draw brown in the mountain and highland regions.

2.Draw orange on the Pacific Ranges and Lowlands.

3.Color the 5 Great Lakes blue.

4.Draw green on the Coastal Lowlands.

5.Color the Interior Plains yellow.

6.Name one city found in the mountains. ________________________________________

Western
Plateaus,
Basins and
Ranges

Pacific Ranges
and Lowlands

Rocky
Mountains

Interior
Plains

Coastal
Lowlands

Highlands

Appalachians

Miami

Chicago

Denver

Tucson

New
Orleans

Political Map

Political Maps show the boundaries that separate political areas such as

townships, counties, states, provinces or nations. They can also show information
like names of cities/towns, highways/roads, and points of interest.

Political Map

Political Maps show the boundaries that separate political areas such as

townships, counties, states, provinces or nations. They can also show information
like names of cities/towns, highways/roads, and points of interest.

Political Map- Quick Check

Political Map of China

1. What symbol is used

to show a river ?

2. What color is the

water ?

3. What would you look

for if you wanted to
find a city in China?

4. The red line on this

map is used to show
the ______________

______________.
5. Draw the symbol use

to show where the
Great Wall is.

____________________

Population Map

Population Maps show where people live. It shows the average number of

people living in a defined area.

Population Map

Population Maps show where people live. It shows the average number of

people living in a defined area.

Product Map

Product Maps show the types of things that are grown, raised or mined in certain

place.

Product Map

Product Maps show the types of things that are grown, raised or mined in a

certain place. Here is another example of a product map of China.

Product Map

DRAW and color a KEY for this map by looking at the pictures used to represent the

products grown, raised or mined here.

KEY

Weather Map

Weather Maps show where it is sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy. Some show the

high or low temperatures and some show where there are lightening strikes. There
are different types of weather maps.

Weather Map

Weather Maps show where it is sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy. Some show the

high or low temperatures and some show where there are lightening strikes. There
are different types of weather maps.

Outline Map of the World

Coordinates

A

B

C D E

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3


2


1

1. Name the coordinates of the red rose. ___________ , __________
2. What are the coordinates of the soccer ball ____________ , __________
3. _____________ , _____________ is where the black cat is located.
4. The star can be found at the coordinate _______________ , ___________
5. Name the coordinates of the dog. ______________ , _______________

Latitude

You can find places in the world by knowing how to read
latitude and longitude lines. These lines are imaginary
lines and you have already learned two –the equator and
prime meridian.

Latitude lines run from WEST to EAST.
They measure the distance north and south of the equator.
The equator is marked 0 degrees. (0°)

Latitude is the angular distance of any object from
the equator measured in degrees.
The main line of latitude is the EQUATOR.
Lines of latitude circle the globe and are parallel to
each other. That means that the lines are always the
same distance apart. They never meet.
Sometimes lines of latitude are also called
parallels.

The lines running vertically
around the Earth are called

longitude. These lines are called
meridians, and measure how far

east or west an object is.

Longitude

As we just learned, the lines extending around the Earth horizontally are called lines of

latitude. They measure how far north or south an object is on the Earth.

The lines running vertically around the
Earth are called LONGITUDE. These lines
are called meridians, and measure
how far east or west an object is located.
Lines of longitude run from
NORTH to SOUTH and they meet at the
POLES.

The lines running vertically
around the Earth are called

longitude. These lines are called
meridians, and measure how far

east or west an object is.

In Summary ~ Latitude and Longitude

Latitude
Lines of latitude are also called parallels. Parallels are equal distances

apart from the equator to the poles. The equator is zero degrees latitude
while the North and South Poles are 90 degrees latitude. Latitude is
measured in degrees north and degrees south.

Longitude
Lines of longitude or meridians are perpendicular to lines of latitude.

Lines of longitude begin at the prime meridian and are measured in
positive degrees going east up to 180 degrees and negative degrees going
west up to -180 degrees.

Latitude and Longitude

You can remember lines of
LATITUDE run W to E –
they look like the rungs on
a LADDER.


LADDER sounds
like LATITUDE.

You can remember
which way the lines of
Longitude go .. By
remembering the word
LONG – the lines are
LONG and it’s the first
four letters found in
LONGITUDE.

Latitude and Longitude –Quick check

Name _________________________

Fill in the blank using the word box to help you.
1.

Which lines run from west to east? ______________________________

2.

Which lines run from north to south?_____________________________

3.

The equator is a line of _______________________. (latitude or longitude)

4.

The prime meridian is a line of ____________________. (latitude or longitude)

5.

Draw a picture and explain how you can tell the difference between which are
lines of latitude and lines of longitude. What clues help you to remember?

Latitude longitude meridians parallels

Latitude and Longitude

Name _________________________
Write the name of the city closest to the intersection of latitude and longitude coordinates.

Latitude

Longitude

City

30 ° N

120 °E

35 ° N

130 °E

25 ° N

115 °E

Latitude and Longitude

Name _________________________

Map Skills

Match the type of map with the correct definition. Write the letter of the definition on the line.

1.________ Physical Map

A. a map that shows how many people live in a

particular area

2.________ Product Map

B. a map that shows the land as it was created by nature such water,
mountains or plains

3.________ Population Map

C. a map that shows places and boundaries- townships, counties,

states, provinces or nations

4.________ Political Map

D. a map that shows what is made in a particular area such as fruits,

vegetables, etc.

5.________ Weather Map

E. a map that shows where it is sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy or

high and low temperatures, etc.

Fill in the blank using the word box below. Not all words will be used.
6.Lines of latitude are called ___________________________________________.

7.The equator is at ____________________ degrees latitude.

8.All lines of longitude meet at the __________________________.

9.The main line of longitude is called the ___________________ ___________________________.

10.The main line of latitude is called the ______________________________.

Equator ninety poles zero Prime Meridian beach

parallels

Map of the World

Map of the United States