Map Skills

The compass rose is...

• is a landmark in San Francisco, California.

• a tool that shows you distance on a map.

• a tool to show direction on a map.

• a pretty flower.

The cardinal directions include all but...

• North

• West

• Southeast

• East

How many states are in the United States of America?

• 53

• 40

• 13

• 50

The intermediate directions include all but

• North

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northwest

Another name for map key is...

• map scale

• map pictures

• map borders

• map legend

A map key shows...

• distance

• direction

• symbols

• codes

A map scale is like a...

• dictionary

• ruler

• picture

• code

Symbol means...

• something people do year after year.

• the direction that you will travel.

• is an object or picture that stands for something else.

• a tool on a map that shows distance.

A U.S. landmark that is located in New York and is a symbol for freedom and opportunity.

• The Willis Tower

• The Bald Eagle

• The Grand Canyon

• The Statue of Liberty

This is a U.S. landmark is located in South Dakota. It has the face of 4 presidents carved into the side of a mountain.

• The Statue of Liberty

• Mount Rushmore

• The Grand Canyon

• The Golden Gate Bridge