3. Maps and globes
How can we represent the Earth?
Atlas: is a
book of maps.
Globe: is the
same shape as
the Earth. It’s
a sphere.
Wall map: is
flat. On this map
you can see all
the continents
and oceans.
There are
many maps on
the Internet.
5. Maps and globes
What are the different imaginary lines that divide the world?
The Earth’s axis
Southern Hemisphere
South Pole
Equator
Northern Hemisphere
North Pole
7. The cardinal points
What’s a compass? What are the cardinal points?
A compass has a face that shows the cardinal points: north
(N), east (E), south (S) and west (W).
A compass has a needle. This needle is a magnet and the red
end always points north. We can use a compass, together with a
map, to find our way.
9. Types of maps
What types of maps are there?
Relief map: shows
high land and low
land. It also shows
rivers.
Political map:
shows the borders
of a country and its
different regions.
Road map: uses
different colours
for different
types of roads.
11. Types of maps
What’s the scale of a map?
Maps are smaller representations of a place, so they have a scale,
We measure the distance on the map between two places. Then we
can calculate the real distance.
14. Street maps and plans
Street map:shows the position of the
streets, squares, parks and the most
important buildings and places. Street
maps are divided into squares and
have symbols for important places.
They also have a scale.
15. Street maps and plans
Plans: represent a room or a
building. It shows the position
and size of the furniture or the
rooms. It also has a scale.