Chapter 34.1

Explore the World with Geography Tools!

You will learn how to use maps, globes, atlases, and compass roses to find places and understand Earth's amazing features.


What You'll Learn

You will learn what maps, globes, and atlases are for.
You can identify map parts like legend, scale, and title.
You will use cardinal directions to describe place locations.
You will read physical and political maps of Canada confidently.

What You'll Practice

1

You will match geography tools with their correct definitions.

2

You will answer questions about map parts and their purposes.

3

You will identify directions and locations on Canadian maps.

Why This Matters

You use geography tools every time you want to find a place, understand directions, or explore Earth's amazing features on a map.

This Unit Includes

Practice exercises
Learning resources

Skills

Map Reading
Compass Rose
Map Legend
Cardinal Directions
Globe
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