1 Choose the correct option in the sentences about maps. a. The Equator is one line that goes vertically / horizontally around the Earth. b. Lines of longitude / latitude go horizontally around the Earth. c. Lines of longitude / latitude go vertically around the Earth. d. We use lines of longitude / latitude to measure distance from the Equator. e. The Equator / Earth’s axis is used to divide the world in to the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. f. Australasia and Antarctica are in the Northern / Southern Hemisphere. g. Europe is in the Northern / Southern Hemisphere. h. Large / Small scale maps show more detail. The features look larger. i. Large / Small scale maps show more area. The features look smaller.
2 Complete the sentences about globes. realisitc sizes distance sphere axis
sphere
a. A globe shows the Earth as a
.
b. They also show how it is tilted on its c. Globes are more d. They show correct shapes and e. They also show the correct
. than maps. . between areas.
3 Match to make true sentences about the parts of a map. A compass rose
The scale
Symbols
The key
1
shows the real distance between two places. tells us what each symbol means. are small pictures that represent real things, like rivers and roads. shows the cardinal points: north, south, east and west.
4 Complete the table using the words in the box. You can use some of the words in more than one column. mountains capital cities rivers hospitals countries roads political borders highest points parks important cities elevation
Physical maps
Street maps
Political maps
mountains
5 Write the name of the symbols.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
6 Draw three more symbols that aren’t in Activity 5 and write their names.
Antarctica Asia Europe Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Mediterranean Sea Australasia North America
a. b.
Asia
is the biggest continent in the world. is connected to South America.
c. The
is the warmest ocean.
d. The
is the largest ocean in the world.
e. The Southern Ocean completely surrounds f. The
.
is surrounded by 21 countries.
g. Asia is connected to
and
.
8 Write tributary, mouth or source. a. This is a small river that joins a big river. b. This is where a river meets an ocean, sea or lake. c. This is where a river begins.
9 Complete the sentences about the parts of a mountain. a. The top of a mountain is called the b. The sides of a mountain are called the c. The bottom of a mountain is called the
10 Circle the correct words. a. Ottawa is a country / capital city in the south-west / north-east of North America. b. New York / Dublin is the most popular tourist destination in the UK / USA. c. Columbia is a country / city in South America / Africa. d. Los Angeles is a city / country in South / North America. e. New York is a town / city on the west / east coast of North America. f. The biggest parade in the world takes place in New York / Rio de Janeiro, ever year. g. The Andes / Himalayas, the longest mountain range in the world, extends across Asia / South America.
11 Look at the pictures. Write the monument and the country. a
b
c
Taj Mahal India d
e
12 Draw two famous monuments from your country and write their names.
