Reading Maps and Map Parts

What are the cardinal directions?

• Up, Down, Left, Right
• Front, Back, Left, Right
• North, South, East, West
• Top, Bottom, Left, Right

What information does a navigation chart provide?

• Information about water depths and locations of dangers to navigation
• Geographic position and elevations
• The boundaries and ownership of land
• Important physical features in an area

Where does the word 'map' originate from?

• Latin word mappa
• Spanish word mapa
• English word map
• Greek word mapa

What is a map?

• A drawing of an area
• A type of paper
• A type of napkin
• A type of road

What does a thematic map show?

• The boundaries and ownership of land
• The configuration of the shoreline and sea floor
• A single attribute such as soil type or land use
• Important physical features in an area

What does a cadastral map show?

• Important physical features in an area
• The shape of the land and elevations
• The boundaries and ownership of land
• Information about water depths and locations of dangers to navigation

What is the purpose of a general reference map?

• To show soil type
• To show important physical features in an area
• To show land ownership
• To show elevations

Which direction does the sun rise?

• West
• East
• North
• South

What do topographic maps show?

• A single attribute such as soil type or land use
• The boundaries and ownership of land
• The configuration of the shoreline and sea floor
• The shape of the land and elevations