Map Making Rules Quiz

Water on a map is always colored in _______.

• blue
• hot pink
• white
• green

What is used to explain the symbols or colors on a map?

• compass daisy
• compass rose
• legend/ key
• program

When can you use markers on a map?

• Markers are used to outline borders
• To color over your mistakes
• To underline important landmarks
• Markers are not to be used

When labeling a river, always write the label in which direction?

• Horizontal
• Along the feature
• Left to right
• It doesn't matter

Which of the following statements is false?

• Always color inside the lines.
• Always use map pencils to color a map.
• Use marker on a map, is you don't have colored pencils
• Map can be used to explain history.

Which item would you use to fix a mistake on a map?

• scribble it out
• Leave it
• White -out
• Your teacher will allow misspelling on your map

What can you abbreviate on a map?

• State names
• Never abbreviate
• Historic landmarks
• Countries

What shows directions on a map?

• compass rose
• compass daisy
• legend
• key

When labeling on a map, which of the following do you use?

• pencil
• marker
• blue or black ink
• sharpie

When labeling a city on a map, your label should be written ___________.

• horizontal
• vertical
• at an angle
• along its feature