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Map Skills Review

Map Skills Review

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Social Studies, Geography

4th - 7th Grade

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Rachael Miller

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6 Slides • 7 Questions

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Map Skills

Let's review some basic map skills to make our Sense of Place work richer.

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Let's start by reviewing the parts of a map.

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Map Title

The title of a map tells you what subject matter the map highlights.

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4

Multiple Choice

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The title of this map is _________.

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States of New Hampshire and Vermont

2

"States of New Hampshire and Vermont"

3

"Vermont and New Hampshire"

5

Map Scale

The scale of a map shows you how much distance in real life is represented by specific lengths on a map.

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Fill in the Blank

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How many miles does 1 inch represent on this map?

7

Compass Rose

Most of the time, the upper edge of a map will be north. Check for a compass inset to be sure.

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Open Ended

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If the upper edge of a map is north, what direction is the lower edge?

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Multiple Choice

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What country is on the northern border of the featured area on this map?

1

Europe

2

New York

3

Canada

4

USA

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Multiple Choice

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Which state is on the western edge of this map?

1

New York

2

Massachusetts

3

Maine

4

New Jersey

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Map Legend or Key

The legend or key on a map shows you what different colored lines and symbols represent.

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12

Multiple Choice

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What color line are roads and highways marked in?

1

blue

2

green

3

red

4

rainbow

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Multiple Choice

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What does a circle represent?

1

state parks

2

city or town

3

wildlife refuge

4

airport

Map Skills

Let's review some basic map skills to make our Sense of Place work richer.

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