Third Grade Map Skills

How many continents are in the Earth?

This type of map shows where lakes, rivers, mountains, and plateaus are located

Which continent is very cold and located in the southern part of the world?

The farthest point north on a globe

Direction that is opposite of North

The farthest point south on the Earth

Large areas of land on the Earth

Part of a map that tells the map's region and the type of map

The United States is located in South America.

An imaginary line around Earth halfway between the North and South Pole

A box on a map that explains the map's symbols

Large bodies of water on the Earth

Direction opposite of West

A model of the Earth

Which one is NOT an ocean?

Shows where north, south, east, and west are on a map

A mark or drawing that stands for something else

Most continents are divided into countries.

This type of map may show main crops or products produced in a certain area

This type of map shows the location of cities, capitals, and boundaries