Map Elements Vocabulary

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

• To display the population density of different regions

• To indicate the average temperature in various areas

• To highlight the locations of famous landmarks

• To show the orientation of the map and cardinal directions.

Which direction is represented by the letter 'N' on a compass rose?

• North

• South

• West

• East

What does the scale on a map help determine?

• Color of the map

• Relationship between map distances and actual distances on Earth

• Average temperature in various locations

• Population density of different regions

Identify the key map element that shows the cardinal directions.

• Map legend

• Compass rose

• Directional key

• North star

If you are facing North on a map, which direction would be to your left?

• Up

• East

• West

• South

Which map element helps in understanding the distance between two places?

• Grid lines

• Scale bar

• Compass

• Legend

What does the letter 'E' represent on a compass rose?

• East

• Evening

• End

• West

Which key map element indicates the orientation of the map?

• scale bar

• grid lines

• legend

• compass rose

If you are facing South on a map, which direction would be behind you?

• West

• East

• North

• Up

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

• To show the directions on the map

• To explain the symbols, colors, and markings used on the map.

• To indicate the scale of the map

• To provide historical context for the map