Map Skills Quiz

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

• To show the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west)

• To indicate the distance between places

• To display the elevation of different areas

• To mark the equator

What does a map scale represent?

• The size of the paper the map is printed on

• The proportion of the map to the actual area it represents

• The number of cities shown on the map

• The colors used on the map

What is a topographic map used for?

• To show political boundaries

• To display geographic features like mountains, rivers, and elevation

• To show climate patterns

• To display population density

Which type of map would you use to find the shortest route between two places?

• Road map

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Physical map

Lines of latitude run:

• East to west

• North to south

• Diagonally

• In a circular pattern

The prime meridian is a line of:

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Elevation

The equator is a line of:

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Prime meridian

• Elevation

Which map feature helps you determine the direction of a river's flow?

• Contour lines

• Compass rose

• Legend

• Scale

What is a map legend or key used for?

• To show the scale of the map

• To display the title of the map

• To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

• To indicate the latitude and longitude lines

Lines of longitude are also known as:

• Meridians

• Latitudes

• Equators

• Tropics