Map Reading Quiz

What is the purpose of the Compass Rose on a map?

• To show the locations of the national capitals

• To indicate the cardinal (and sometimes intermediary) directions

• To represent the state borders

• To highlight the international boundaries

What do the stars on the map represent?

• Major cities

• State borders

• Capitals

• Geographic landmarks

Which of the following is an example of an inset map on this United States Political Map?

• The map of Canada

• The map of North America

• The map of Mexico

• The Compass Rose

What feature on the map indicates the state borders?

• Solid lines

• Dotted lines

• Stars

• The color blue

Name the five parts of the map that helps the reader understand the content.

What does the title tell you about the map?

Which directions are included on the compass rose?

In which direction is Maine from Texas?

What is the symbol for an international border?

_________________ are the two countries that border the US.