Map Skills

Front

What element on the map shows direction?

Back

compass rose

Front

What tool would you use to measure the distance between two places on a map?

Back

scale

Front

The title of the map tells you...

Back

what type of map it is

Front

What type of tool would you use to find the absolute location of a place?

Back

grid

Front

Which part of the map shows you symbols and their meanings?

Back

key or legend

Front

N, S, E, W are called...

Back

cardinal directions

Front

Intermediate directions are...
Options: NW, NE, SW, SE

Back

NW, NE, SW, SE

Front

On page 32 of your book: What is the distance between Houston and Washington D.C.? 1 inch stands for 600 miles. If there are 2 inches between cities, multiply 600 miles per inch by 2 inches. The actual distance between cities is...

Back

1200 miles

Front

What direction is indicated by the number 5?

Back

southwest

Front

The red question mark is located to the _______ of the compass rose.

Back

North