Map Skills

Front

What is the name of this part of the map?

Back

Compass Rose

Front

What part of a map would you find symbols?

Back

Map Key

Front

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

Back

scale

Front

A _________ is used to represent real objects on the map such as buildings, roads, lakes, trees, mountains, etc.

Back

Symbol

Front

A _____________ tells the subject or topic of a map, what the map is of.

Back

map title

Front

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest are all known as ____________________ directions.

Back

intermediate

Front

Where is the treasure chest located? Options: A1, B2, C2, E3

Back

C2

Front

Where are the palm trees located?

Back

B3

Front

This imaginary line divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. It is the hottest spot on our planet.

Back

Equator

Front

A _____________ divides a map using latitude and longitude lines to make it easier to find things and places on the map.

Back

Map Grid/ Coordinate Grid