MAPS AND PLANES 1

UNIR: Maps and globes show us the different continents, oceans, rivers, seas, lakes, deserts, mountains and islands. Some maps show us more details, such as countries, cities and roads. Look at these examples. Say the maps you know. A wall map shows us all the continents and oceans on one, flat poster. An atlas is a book with different maps on each page. A globe is a model of the Earth. It shows us what the Earth looks like from space. You can find lots of different kinds of digital maps on the Internet. Satnavs, or satellite navigation systems, help drivers navigate the streets.

Unir: We can find these invisible lines on maps and globes. An invisible line through the centre of the Earth. This is the Earth´s axis. An invisible line around the middle of the Earth. This is the Equator. The Equator divides the Earth into two parts. The Northern Hemisphere. The Southern Hemisphere. axis.

Unir: Different types of maps can show different things. regions. the world. cities. continents. countries. order the features of a map by size.

UNIR: RELIEF MAP. POLITICAL MAP. ROAD MAP. SHOWS. BORDERS. HIGH LAND. LOW LAND. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS WITH A CLASSMATE. WICH MAP DO YOU THINK IS MOST USEFUL TO GO FOR A WALK?. WICH MAP DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST INTERESTING?.

UNIR: A KEY TELL US WHAT THE DIFFERENT COLOURS, SHAPES AND SYMBOLS ON A MAP MEAN. KEY. COLOURS. SHAPES. SYMBOLS. MAP. MEAN. COMPASS. NEEDLE. THE NEEDLE IS A MAGNET AND THE RED PART ALWAYS POINTS NORTH.