Name: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Mod: _______________
South America Map Assignment
Directions: Label on the provided blank map the following items listed below. Political items should go on
political map; Physical items should go on the physical map. For countries either outline countries’ boundaries
or shade in countries’ territory with different colors. For each city or site, use a black dot to represent where
each item is located. For physical items, do your best to shade in the area where each item is located with
different colors. Each item, either political or physical, should be neatly labeled and legible, to the best of your
ability. Refer to rubric for additional grading details.
POLITICAL MAP:
Label the following countries:
Argentina
Ecuador
Bolivia
French Guiana
Brazil
Guyana
Chile
Paraguay
Colombia
Peru
Label the following cities & sites:
Lima
Brasilia
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Caracas
Bogotá
Montevideo
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Sucre
Maracaibo
Rio De Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Asuncion
La Paz
Quito
PHYSICAL MAP:
Physical features: label and color if the directions call for it.
Amazon Rainforest – Label and then shade in the color green
Amazon River – Label and then use the color blue to draw in the river
Andes Mountains – Label and shade in with the color brown
Caribbean Sea – Label and shade blue
Pacific Ocean – Label and shade blue
Atlantic Ocean – Label and shade blue
Strait of Magellan – Label
Brazilian Highlands – Label and shade with grey
Equator – Draw in with a strait line and label ____________
Tropic of Capricorn – draw with a dotted line and label - - - - - - - - - -
Name: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Mod: _______________
South America Map Assignment
Rubric
POLITICAL
Map Elements/
Concepts
Accuracy of Map
3
2
All countries, capitals, cities
& cities are labeled/included
on map.
The map represents the
intended area well. All the
objects are placed in correct
proportion and
approximation.
All but one or two countries,
capitals, cities & cities are
labeled/ included on map.
The map represents the
intended area well with the
exception of a few missing
or inaccurate objects.
Several countries, capitals,
cities & cities are NOT
labeled/included on map.
Several labels are not
included; Most are
inaccurately placed.
Neatness of Map
The map is neat and
readable. The map is easily
identifiable to the reader.
The map is somewhat neat
and readable. 3-4 things
represented are difficult to
read or distinguish.
Visual Appeal
Very colorful and clean
looking; labels are easy to
read.
Limited use of color; labels
are somewhat difficult to
read.
TOTAL
PHYSICAL
Map Elements/
Concepts
/
3
2
10
1
Physical features are
carefully drawn and are
colored appropriately. All
but one or two features are
labeled/ included on map.
The map represents the
intended area well with the
exception of a few missing
or inaccurate objects.
Several features are NOT
labeled/ included on map.
Neatness of Map
The map is neat and
readable. The map is easily
identifiable to the reader.
Visual Appeal
Very colorful and clean
looking; labels are easy to
read.
The map is somewhat neat
and readable. 3-4 things
represented are difficult to
read or distinguish.
Limited use of color; labels
are somewhat difficult to
read.
Accuracy of Map
Physical features are
carefully drawn and are
colored appropriately. All
features are labeled/
included on map.
The map represents the
intended area well. All the
objects are placed in correct
proportion and
approximation.
1
Several labels are not
included; Most are
inaccurately placed.
TOTAL
/
10
TOTAL
/
20
POLITICAL MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA
PHYSICAL MAP OF SOUTH AMERICA