Geographic Tools/Maps, Globes, etc.

A cartographer is a person who makes maps.

• True

• False

What do people use to get directions while traveling to a new place?

• a compass

• a globe

• a map

• road signs

A compass rose has how many main parts?

• 7

• 4

• 2

• 1

What part of the map is used to tell what the symbols and pictures mean?

• scale

• grid

• map legend

• title

What are the cardinal directions?

• left, right, up, down

• north, south, east, left

• south, north, east, west

• west, left, south, right

The intermediate directions are _______.

• north, east, south, west

• northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest

• northern, eastern, southern, western

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of a map?

• compass rose

• legend

• sextant

• scale

A map's grid system is _______.

• a system of numbered and lettered lines that help you find places more easily.

• a drawing showing the directions on the map.

• a key that lists all of the symbols on a map.

• a tool that shows the distance on a map

The capital of Indiana is ________.

• Gary

• Chicago

• Indianapolis

• France

What can a legend on a map help you find on a road trip? (Select all

• A. a hotel

• B. a gas station

• C. both A and B

• none of the above