12 Questions
What is the term used to describe the view of an object when seen from the side?
Side view
What is the purpose of symbols on a map?
To make it easier to draw and read maps
What is the term used to describe a map that shows a place from above?
Plan view
What is the purpose of a key on a map?
To explain the symbols used on the map
What is a grid used for on a map?
To help find places on a map
What is the term used to describe the numbers and letters used to identify a location on a grid?
Grid references
What is the primary purpose of grid references on a map?
To locate a specific place on a map
What is the term for the point on a compass that is opposite to the direction of north?
South
What is the name of the ocean that borders the south coast of South Africa?
The exact ocean is not specified in the text
What is the term for a piece of land surrounded by water?
Island
What is the shape of the world, according to the text?
Round like a ball
What is the purpose of a key on a map?
To explain what symbols on the map mean
Study Notes
Views and Perspectives
- A side view is what you see when you look at something from the side.
- A plan view is what you see when you look at something from above.
- Examples of plan views include looking at a baby crawling, a dog sleeping, or a line of ants from above.
- Maps are drawings that show places from above, making them plan views.
Maps and Symbols
- Maps are drawings that show places from above.
- Symbols are simple pictures or letters that have special meanings on a map.
- Symbols make it easier to draw and read maps.
- Maps usually have a key that lists and explains all the symbols used on the map.
Grid References
- A grid is a pattern of straight lines drawn over a map.
- Grids help us find places on a map.
- A map with a grid has lines with numbers along the top and letters down the side.
- These numbers and letters give grid references.
- Grid references help you find a place on a map.
Compass Directions
- North, south, east, and west are the four main directions or points of the compass.
- You can find north, south, east, and west without using a compass.
South Africa
- South Africa is a country on the continent of Africa.
- It is called South Africa because it is located on the south end of the continent.
- There are oceans along the east, west, and south coasts of South Africa.
- There are nine provinces in South Africa.
Globe and Map of the World
- The world is round like a ball.
- The globe is a round map of the world.
- The world can be shown from different sides.
Word Bank
- Globe: a round map of the world
- Island: a piece of land surrounded by water
- Country: an area with its own government and rules
- Continent: a large area of land (e.g., Africa)
- Ocean: a large area of sea (e.g., Indian Ocean)
- Coast: where land and sea meet
- Direction: the way someone or something is pointing or moving
- Compass: an instrument that shows direction
- Grid: a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other
- Grid references: numbers and letters on a grid
- Symbol: a simple picture or letter with a special meaning on a map
- Key: a list on a map that explains what symbols mean
Learn about side views and plan views in geography, including how to identify them and their applications in real-life scenarios. This concept is essential for understanding spatial awareness and visual representation.
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