Third Grade Map Skills

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

Most continents are divided into countries.

The farthest point south on the Earth

A mark or drawing that stands for something else

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

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

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

A model of the Earth

Direction opposite of West

Large areas of land on the Earth

Which one is NOT an ocean?

Direction that is opposite of North

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

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

Large bodies of water on the Earth

How many continents are in the Earth?

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

The United States is located in South America.

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

The farthest point north on a globe