Map Directions

Which of the following is NOT a direction found on a compass rose?

• North

• South

• Down

• West

Which direction is the opposite of west?

• North

• South

• East

• Southeast

What map feature shows us how to measure distance?

• Symbol

• compass rose

• legend

• scale

Where would you find what the symbols mean on a map?

• Map key

• Title

• compass rose

• on the map

How many continents are there?

• 5

• 10

• 7

• 6

How many oceans are there?

• 2

• 8

• 5

• 7

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the earth into hemispheres?

• equator

• north pole

• south pole

• map key

What feature would NOT be found on a landform map?

• Lakes and rivers

• oceans

• mountains

• roads

Northeast, southeast, northwest and southwest are known as what?

• intermediate directions

• compass rose

• map key

• primary directions

What type of map is shown here?

• Political map

• Climate map

• Physical map

• Population map