Map Quiz

A ________map shows us the natural features of a place.

• physical

• climate

• population

• political

What kind of map might help you know what kind of clothes to wear in a place?

• political map

• climate map

• physical map

• population map

What is a person who creates maps called?

• map maker

• legend

• cartographer

• map designer

Select all that apply: _________ are models of places around the world.

• maps

• legends

• globes

• cartographers

True or False: A legend is an example of a map tool that can help read a map.

• True

• False

How do coordinates help us read a map?

• they help you find the location of a place on a map

• they show the map title

• they tell which way is north, south, east, or west

• they show pictures of places

True or False: A map is a round model of the Earth that shows us where water, land, and countries are located.

• True

• False

What are coordinates?

• the name of the map

• north, south, east, west

• numbers and/or letters along the margins of a map

• people who design maps

What is a round model of Earth called?

• map

• globe

• compass rose

• state

Which of the following is NOT a map tool?

• the legend

• cartographer

• cardinal directions

• compass rose