Map Skills

What IS NOT a part of most maps?

• Compass Rose

• Title

• Symbols/Key

• People

What is a map scale?

• a tool to measure distance
• a tool to tell direction
• a tool to start a fire
• a tool to build a house

Why is it necessary to have a map scale?

• mapmakers make things too big
• mapmakers make things too small
•  mapmakers must make things smaller than they really are
• mapmakers distort everything

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose

Which direction normally is pointing to the top of the page on a map?

• North
• South
• East
• West

The bank is on what street?

• Main
• Maple
• Lemon
• River

The school is ____ of the pet store.

• North
• South
• East
• West

Lemon street runs _____________.

• East and West
• North and South
• South and West
• North and East

What are the four cardinal direction?

• North, South, Windy, Sunny
• Never Eat Slimy Worms
• North, South, East, West
• South Never Eat West

The fire dept. is ______ of the school.

• South
• East
• North
• West