MAP SKILLS 5TH Grade

Latitude lines run from east to west.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Longitude lines run from

• east to west.

• west to south.

• south to east.

• north to south.

The legend or map key helps you understand

• the symbols on the map.

• the cardinal directions.

• the distance on the map.

The scale shows

• symbols on the map.

• cardinal directions on the map.

• distance on the map.

• none of the above.

The compass rose shows cardinal directions on a map.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Cardinal directions are

• up, down, left & right.

• north, south, east & west.

• under, over, in between & after.

• before, after, next & last

Intermediate directions are

• northeast.

• northsouth.

• southwest.

• southeast.

Political maps show elevation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Physical maps show

• landforms and waterways.

• population.

• election results.

Elevation or topographic maps show

• countries, borders and captials.

• how elevators work.

• distance or height above sea level.