Map Skills Unit 1 TEST review

It unlocks the meaning of the colors and symbols on a map.

• compass rose

• map key

• map title

It helps the reader know the direction from one place to another on a map.

• compass rose

• map key

• map title

It tells the main idea of the map.

• compass rose

• map key

• map title

The ______ directions are north, south, east, west.

• cardinal

• intermediate

The _____ directions are northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest.

• cardinal

• intermediate

Which one of the following is NOT one of the seven continents?

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

• Russia

Which one of the following is NOT one of the five oceans?

• Atlantic

• Caribbean

• Indian

• Pacific

Lines of _____ are FLAT horizontal lines on a map that measures distance north and south of the equator. (flat-itude)

• latitude

• longitude

Lines of _____ are LONG vertical lines on a map that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian. (long way up and down)

• latitude

• longitude

______ characteristics describe the natural environment of a place. THINK nature!

• human

• physical