Understanding Maps

___________ is a bound collection of maps.

• globe

• atlas

• map

The four main directions are also known as _______________- directions.

• peak

• poles

• cardinal

A ruler-like symbol on a map that shows how much distance on the map represents a given distance on the land

• key

• locator map

• scale bar

• compass rose

Maps show __________ of places on Earth

• arrows

• location

• colors

• shapes

You can find what the colors and symbols on a map are in the __________.

• Legend

• Map Key

• Both choices are correct

____________________ maps show natural features on Earth

• Physical

• Political

• Park

• None of the above

A ________________ map shows states and capital cities

• scale

• legend

• physical

• political

_____________________ shows directions north, east, south, and west on a map

• legend

• longitude

• latitude

• compass rose

A water body on map is generally represented using the colour_______.

• yellow

• blue

• white

• green

Which of the following would not be seen on a thematic map?

• industry

• rainfall

• lakes

• minerals