Maps and Directions Flashcards

Grade 1 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Study vocabulary for maps, symbols, and directions.

Flashcards

map: A drawing that shows what a place looks like from above
map key: A box that explains what the symbols on a map mean
compass rose: A symbol that shows the four main directions on a map
north: The direction toward the top of most maps
south: The direction toward the bottom of most maps, opposite of north
east: The direction to the right on most maps
west: The direction to the left on most maps
symbol: A picture or shape on a map that represents something real
cardinal directions: The four main directions: north, south, east, and west
globe: A round model of the Earth that shows all the continents and oceans
location: The place where something is found
scale: A part of a map that shows how distances on the map compare to real distances