Map Skills

Front

What element on the map shows directions?

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 a map tells you...

Back

what type of map is it

Front

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

Back

key or legend

Front

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

Back

cardinal directions

Front

The intermediate directions are...

Back

NE, SE, SW, SE

Front

Measures distance from the equator. These lines run east and west and measure north and south.

Back

Latitude Lines

Front

This type of map shows physical features of the land, including valleys, canyons, plains, and mountains.

Back

Physical

Front

A _________ is used to represent real objects on the map such as a building, road, lake, tree, mountain, etc.

Back

Symbol

Front

What measures distance from the Prime Meridian and runs from the north pole to the south pole?

Back

Longitude