Parts of a Map

Parts of a Map

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9 Qs

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Parts of a Map

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6th - 8th Grade

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is a compass rose?

half of a circle that helps people find angles

a drawing showing different directions on a map

a device with a magnet that always points North

a pretty flower on a map that is red

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is a scale on a map?

a tool that allows you to measure your body weight

a way to balance the weights of the land and oceans

a ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance

a piece of skin found on reptiles like snakes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What does the title show on a map?

shows the person who made the map

attracts the reader's attention

shows the purpose of the map

shows important information about the size

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which choice is the legend or key of a map?

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are map notations on a map?

notes by the map maker to describe the map

small symbols that mean real objects

secret words that will lead to a National Treasure

emojis to make the reader feel good

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which map shows a 'topographic map'?

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which map shows a 'weather satellite map'?

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8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which map is a 'birds eye view' map?

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9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which map is a 'political map'?

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