Map Skills

How many continents are on the Earth?

• 7
• 4
• 5
• 2

How many oceans are on the Earth?

• 7
• 4
• 5
• 2

What is the name of the object by number 1?

• North America
• South America
• United States
• Europe 

What is the name of the object by number 2?

• North America
• South America
• United States
• Europe 

What is the name of the object by number 5?

• Australia  
• Africa
• Asia
• Europe 

Distance east or west of the prime meridian

• map legend

• latitude

• longitude

• map title

A map that shows any man made features cities, political borders etc.

• physical maps

• political maps

• scale

• compass rose

Illustrate the physical features of an area, such as the mountains, rivers and lakes.

• scale

• political map

• physical map

• key

explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a mapkey

• Map key

• Scale

• Compass rose

• Political map

a drawing that shows the orientation of north, south, east, and west on a map.

• legend

• scale

• map direction

• compass rose