Elements+on+a+Map

Handout Vocabulary Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
 * [[file:daily geog (dragged).pdf]]
 * Bar Scale
 * Cardinal Directions
 * Compass Rose
 * Contiguous
 * Inset Map
 * Intermediate Directions
 * International Border
 * Legend (key)
 * Political Map
 * 1) Name the 5 elements that are shown on the map.
 * 2) What does the title tell you about the map?
 * 1) How many states are part of the contiguous United States? Which states are NOT contiguous?
 * 2) Name the cardinal and intermediate directions shown on the compass rose.
 * 1) What is another name for a legend? What kinds of things are shown on the legend?
 * 2) Name the two countries that border the United States. Which elements help to identify them?
 * 1) Why is the inset map of North America included?
 * 2) Use the scale and a ruler to find the approximate distance from Denver to Lincoln. Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.
 * 1) Use the scale and a ruler to find the approximate distance from Raleigh to Little Rock and then to Austin. Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.
 * 2) Use the scale and a ruler to find the approximate distance from the nation's capital to the capital of California. Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.