Worksheet: Map Reading - Locating Places
Chapter 18
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1) Answer in one word:
a. A drawing of a place is called
a map.
- Explanation: A map is a visual representation of an area, showing geographical features, locations, and other details.
b. A place in a neighborhood which is well known such as a school, hospital, or post office is called
a landmark.
- Explanation: Landmarks are easily recognizable points or places that help people navigate or identify locations.
c. The first atlas was published in 1524-26 by
Gerardus Mercator.
- Explanation: Gerardus Mercator, a Flemish cartographer, is credited with creating the first modern atlas, titled *Atlas Sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Figura*.
d. Maps are always drawn on a
flat surface (or a plane).
- Explanation: Maps are typically two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional spaces, often drawn on flat surfaces for ease of use.
e. An explanation of the symbol used in the map is known as
a legend.
- Explanation: The legend (or key) explains the symbols, colors, and markings used on a map to represent various features or information.
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2) True or False:
a) There are four main directions. (
True)
- Explanation: The four main directions are North, South, East, and West.
b) An atlas is a book of magic words. (
False)
- Explanation: An atlas is a collection of maps, not a book of magic words.
c) A map helps us to locate a place. (
True)
- Explanation: Maps are designed to show the location of places and provide spatial relationships between them.
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3) On a map, different colors indicate different areas:
a) Blue color is used to indicate
water bodies.
- Explanation: Blue is commonly used to represent oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and other water bodies on maps.
b) Green color is used to indicate
vegetation or land.
- Explanation: Green is typically used to represent forests, grasslands, or other vegetated areas on maps.
c) Brown color is used to indicate
elevated terrain or mountains.
- Explanation: Brown is often used to depict hills, mountains, or elevated landforms on topographic maps.
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Final Answers:
1.
a.
Map
b.
Landmark
c.
Gerardus Mercator
d.
Flat surface
e.
Legend
2.
a.
True
b.
False
c.
True
3.
a.
Water bodies
b.
Vegetation or land
c.
Elevated terrain or mountains
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. a) Map, b) Landmark, c) Gerardus Mercator, d) Flat surface, e) Legend} \\
\text{2. a) True, b) False, c) True} \\
\text{3. a) Water bodies, b) Vegetation or land, c) Elevated terrain or mountains}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of locations worksheet.
