Map Skills

What is the map element that tells what symbols on the map mean?

• Key/Compass
• Key/Legend
• Legend/Scale
• Inset/Scale

This map element tells the purpose of the map

• Title
• Scale
• Legend
• Key

What is this symbol?

• scale
• key
• compass rose
• map

What is a map scale?

• a tool to measure distance
• a tool to tell direction
• a tool to start a fire
• a tool to build a house

What direction is missing?

• north

• south

• east

• west

A 3D sphere that shows a map of the earth is called a...

• globe

• continent

• country

• ball

What city is located closest to 70'W and 40'N?

• Denver

• Niagra Fallas

• Boston

• Houston

What is the geographical feature labeled with a C?

• James River

• Chesapeake Bay

• Rio Grande River

• Mississippi River

What is the geographical feature labeled with a B?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

What is the geographical feature labeled with an E?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

• Andes Mountains