Maps & Legends

People who make maps are called what?

• Map Makers
• Cartographers
• Scientists
• Mappers

A map legend lists the symbols used on a map and explains their meaning.

• True
• False

What shows how distances on a map relate to distances on Earth's surface?

• Map Scale
• Map Lengend
• Map Key

The distance of a place east or west of the prime meridian is called what?

• Longitude
• Latitude
• North East

What measurement is used when determining latitude and longitude?

• Centimeters
• Degrees
• Inches

The distance of a place north or south of the equator is called what?

• Longitude
• Latitude
• North West

A __________ tells you what each symbol on the map stands for.

• Compass Rose
• Title
• Legend
• Latitude

What is the purpose of a map scale?

• To weigh the political power of the states
• To show where things are located on the map
• Compare the distance measured on the map to the actual distance on Earth
• To show how large the map is

Scales are often translated into how many miles are represented by one ___________.

• Inch
• Meter
• Millimeter
• Foot

Scale: 1in.=7ft. The actual width of the backyard is 49 ft, how wide is it in the drawing?

• 14 in 
• 7 in
• 42 in
• 56 in