Geographic Tools

Anna is going from Nashville to Memphis to see her grandmother.

What direction is Anna going?

• northeast

• northwest

• southwest

Janice wants to determine the distance from Atlanta, Georgia, to Chicago, Illinois. Which map tool should she use?

• map legend

• compass rose

• map scale

• map title

North, south, east, and west are _____________ directions.

• cardinal

• intermediate

• relative

Northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest are

____________ directions.

• cardinal

• intermediate

• relative

These directions help you find places based on their ____________ location.

• cardinal

• intermediate

• relative

Use the map legend, compass rose, and map scale to determine what city is approximately 200 miles south of Knoxville.

• Miami, FL

• Columbus, OH

• Atlanta, GA

• St. Louis, MO

Which feature can be used to determine cardinal and intermediate directions on a map?

• map legend

• compass rose

• map scale

• map grid

Use the map to answer the question.

What city is found at D-3 on the map grid?

• San Antonio

• Los Angeles

• Washington, D.C.

What are the map grid coordinates for Washington, D.C.?

• B5

• D3

• C1