Directions and Scale on a Map Formative Assessment

What direction is directly opposite to north?

• East

• South

• West

• North

Which direction is between north and east?

• South

• West

• Northeast

• Southeast

If you are facing north, which direction is to your right?

• West

• East

• South

• North

Which direction is directly opposite to east?

• North

• South

• West

• Northeast

What does a map scale help you understand?

• How many people live in an area

• The size of a map compared to the real world

• The color of different countries

• The time it takes to travel between places

What would you use to measure distance on a map?

• A compass

• A map scale

• A calendar

• A ruler

What direction is between south and west?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

If a map's scale is 1 inch = 10 miles, how many miles are 3 inches on the map?

• 10 miles

• 20 miles

• 30 miles

• 40 miles

What direction is between north and west?

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

What do you call the tool that shows directions on a map?

• A ruler

• A compass

• A scale

• A calendar