Map work

Question 1

What does “POSITION” mean?

Answer 1

Where something is on a map.

Question 2

How does a GRID work?

Answer 2

It is used to show position on a map.
At the top will be a letter of the alphabet
Along the side will be a number.
The position will be where those two meet.

Question 3

What instrument do we use to find direction?

Answer 3

A Compass

Question 4

Name the 4 Cardinal Points

Answer 4

North
South
East
West

Question 5

What kind of needle does a compass have?

Answer 5

Magnetic Needle

Question 6

Towards which direction does the Magnetic Needle always point?

Answer 6

Magnetic North

Question 7

In which direction does the sun rise and set

Answer 7

Rises in East

Sets in West

Question 8

In South Africa, in which part of the sky is the sun during the day?

Answer 8

The northern part.

Question 9

What does a map use to show the difference of places?

Answer 9

1. Colours
2. Symbols
3. Keys

Question 10

Do maps show the size of an area?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

I you were a traveller, what other useful information would you get from a map?

Answer 11

Distance between places

Question 12

What are the two main kinds of maps?

Answer 12

1. Physical

2. Politica

Question 13

What is a PHYSICAL map?

Answer 13

A map that shows natural features like
Mountains
Rivers
Deserts
Lakes

Question 14

What is a POLITICAL map?

Answer 14

A map that shows different countries and provinces.
It has lines drawn to show these.
It has the names of countries, towns etc.