Map Skills Challenge

What are the four cardinal directions?

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night

• North, East, South, West

• Red, Blue, Green, Yellow

What is the purpose of a map key?

• To list the population of each area on the map

• To indicate the weather forecast for the map

• To provide directions for the map

• To explain the symbols or colors used on a map

Name one feature on the South African map.

• Kruger National Park

• Cape of Good Hope

• Victoria Falls

• Table Mountain

How many continents are there on the world map?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What is grid referencing used for?

• Grid referencing is used to determine specific locations on a map.

• Grid referencing is used to calculate the population density of an area.

• Grid referencing is used to identify different types of vegetation on a map.

• Grid referencing is used to determine distances between cities.

Which direction is opposite to North?

• West

• South

• East

• Up

Why is a map key important when reading a map?

• A map key is only necessary for digital maps

• A map key is used to navigate through the map

• A map key is essential for interpreting symbols and colors on a map.

• A map key provides historical information about the map

How many provinces are there in South Africa?

• 12

• 7

• 2

• 9

Which continent is known as "Mother"?

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

• Europe

In grid referencing, what do the numbers represent?

• Elevation levels

• Grid lines

• Distance measurements

• Coordinates