Map Skills

What are cardinal directions?

• North, South, East, and West

• Front, Back, Left, Right

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Clockwise, Counterclockwise, Up, Down

Name the four cardinal directions.

• north, south, east, west

• above, below, left, right

• front, back, left, right

• up, down, left, right

What are map symbols used for?

• Map symbols are used to display the population density of different regions on a map.

• Map symbols are used to represent different features or objects on a map.

• Map symbols are used to show the elevation of different areas on a map.

• Map symbols are used to indicate the temperature on a map.

Give an example of a map symbol.

• Mountain symbol

• Car symbol

• House symbol

• Tree symbol

What is scale on a map?

• Ratio between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

• The color scheme used on the map.

• The number of landmarks shown on the map.

• A measurement of the map's physical size.

Why is scale important on a map?

• To analyze the population density of different areas on the map.

• To understand the relationship between distances on the map and the actual distances on the ground.

• To identify the political boundaries between different regions on the map.

• To determine the elevation of different areas on the map.

What is a compass rose?

• A compass rose is a tool used by sailors to measure wind direction.

• A compass rose is a type of flower that only grows in the northern hemisphere.

• A compass rose is a figure on a map or nautical chart used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions.

• A compass rose is a type of musical instrument used in ancient civilizations.

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To display the names of cities and landmarks.

• To highlight the borders between countries.

• To show the cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map.

• To indicate the scale of the map.

How many cardinal directions are there?

• 4

• 8

• 6

• 2

What is the main purpose of using cardinal directions on a map?

• To highlight important landmarks on the map.

• To provide a consistent and universal reference for navigation and orientation.

• To add visual interest to the map.

• To indicate the population density of different areas.