Parts of a Map Flashcard

Front

What is a compass rose?

Back

A figure on a map or nautical chart used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions.

Front

What is a legend on a map?

Back

A key or guide that explains the symbols and colors used on the map.

Front

What is a scale on a map?

Back

Ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground

Front

Which part of a map shows directions?

Back

Compass rose

Front

Which part of a map explains the symbols used?

Back

Legend

Front

Which part of a map is used to measure distances? Options: Grid, Legend, Scale, Compass

Back

Scale

Front

Which part of a map represents different features?

Back

legend

Front

Which part of a map is the main heading?

Back

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