Maps. Types of Maps. Parts of a Map. Continents and Oceans.

1. MAPS
Maps are flat pictures that show
parts of the Earth's surface on a small scale.
Types
Physical Show different heights of the land
Political Show different areas of a country or different countries
Thematic Show different features (vegetation, weather...)
Parts
Labels
key
scale
Compass rose
World maps Represents the whole of
the Earth's surface:
Continents
Large areas of land
America The longest.
North America +
South America
Europe The continent where Spain is
Asia The largest
Oceania The smallest. It has lots of islands
Africa The hottest.
Antartica It is covered in ice.
Oceans
Large areas of
salt water.
The Pacific Ocean The largest
The Atlantic Ocean The second largest
The Indian Ocean The warmest
The Arctic Ocean In the North. Very cold, too
The Antartic Ocean In the South. Very cold