What is a globe?

A globe is a small model of the Earth that shows continents, countries, oceans, and seas.

Which tool helps find directions using a magnetic needle?

A compass.

True or False: A political map shows natural features like rivers and mountains.

False. A political map shows the boundaries of states and countries.

Fill in the blank: A ___ is a flat drawing of the Earth or a part of it, showing places like cities and rivers.

Map

Riddle: I can show you the whole world, but I am round and small. What am I?

A globe.

What are the four main directions?

North, East, South, and West.

Which type of map shows natural features like mountains and valleys?

A physical map.

Fill in the blank: A book of maps is called an ___.

Atlas

True or False: The North Star changes its position in the night sky.

False. The North Star does not change its position in the course of the night.

What is a sketch?

A sketch is a rough drawing of a place that helps in locating places using simple words.

Which color on a map typically represents water bodies?

Blue.

Fill in the blank: Directions can help us locate places such as ___, ___, ___, and ___.

North, south, east, west

Riddle: I help sailors find their way at sea, but I’m not a map. What am I?

A compass.

What do cartographers do?

Cartographers make and study maps.

True or False: A map is always a three-dimensional representation of the Earth.

False. A map is a two-dimensional representation.

Which direction does the Sun rise?

East.

Fill in the blank: A ___ shows the boundaries of states and countries.

Political map

What do you call the directions between the main ones?

Intermediate directions (North-east, North-west, South-east, South-west).

Riddle: I’m a rough drawing you can use, to show where things are or give directions. What am I?

A sketch.

What does a legend on a map explain?

It explains the symbols used on the map.