Maps Practice

Who creates maps?

• Geologists

• Cartographers

• Meteorologists

• Astronomers

Benjamin and Abigail are looking at a map to plan their hiking trip. What explains the symbols and colors used on the map?

• Scale

• Grid

• Legend

• Title

What type of map uses contour lines to show the shape and height of land?

• Population density map

• Topographic map

• Climate map

• Economic map

What indicates the cardinal directions on a map?

• Legend

• Scale

• Grid

• Compass rose

What type of map shows temperature and rainfall patterns in different areas?

• Topographic map

• Climate map

• Population density map

• Economic map

Which map might show where minerals, crops, or industries are located?

• Political map

• Climate map

• Resource map

• Physical map

Which map shows how many people live in different areas?

• Resource map

• Climate map

• Population density map

• Topographic map

What shows the relationship between distances on the map and real-world distances?

• Legend

• Scale

• Grid

• Compass rose

What represents specific features or points of interest on the map?

• Borders

• Symbols

• Contour lines

• Colors

On physical maps, what is often used to indicate elevation?

• Symbols

• Grid lines

• Color and shading

• Borders