Using Maps Lesson 1 pages10-15

It is not important for maps to have titles.

• True

• False

What is a map legend or key?

• it opens the social studies book

• it tells what the symbols and colors mean

• it answers questions

• it tells the title

What symbol represents the capitol of a state?

• a black dot

• a red square

• a yellow star

• a black star with a circle around it

How many state parks are in Florida according to the map on page 11?

• 16

• 15

• 10

• 14

What does a physical map show us?

• it shows different land and water features

• shows cities

• shows weather

• shows counties

What wetlands are located in SOUTH Florida? Check all that apply.

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Mallory Swamp

• The Everglades

• Big Cypress Swamp

• Green Swamp

What is the compass rose on a map? Check all that apply.

• a symbol that represents water

• a symbol that shows the cardinal directions

• a symbol that shows the intermediate directions

• a symbol that represents mountains

A map scales tells you the distance between places on a map.

• True

• False

• Maybe

What body of water can be found to the east of Florida?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Straits of Florida

What body of water can be found to the west of Florida?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Straits of Florida