Map Skills Terms Quiz (AI Enhanced)

This is a list of explanations of symbols and abbreviations used on a map. It helps the reader understand the map's features and markings.

• map title

• symbol

• legend

• key

An element on a map that represents a real-world object or concept

• scale

• legend

• longitude

• symbol

This term refers to the horizontal lines on a map that help to determine location. What is it called?

• longitude

• map title

• legend (key)

• latitude

What is the term for the system of imaginary lines drawn on a map for easy location of places?

• Scale

• Grid system

• Compass rose

• Legend (key)

Identify the term used to describe the four main directions on a compass: North, South, East, and West.

• Compass points

• Cardinal directions

• Geographical directions

• Compass rose

What is used to identify symbols on a map?

• scale

• legend (key)

• border

• natural features

A system used on maps to help the reader identify specific locations, formed by intersecting lines creating squares. What is this called?

• map legend

• compass rose

• grid system

• scale bar

a map that shows where cities and borders of states and countries are located

• political map
• physical map
• history map
• map title

a map that shows landforms and bodies of water

• political map
• physical map
• history map
• map title

a map that shows an area as it was at some time in the past

• political map
• physical map
• history map
• map title