Map Skills Quiz

What are natural characteristics of the Earth's surface, like mountains, rivers, and valleys called?

• Political Features

• Physical Features

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

Which of the following is an example of a physical feature?

• State lines separating Georgia and Florida

• The Rocky Mountains

• A city map showing downtown Atlanta

• A compass rose

What are human-made features on a map that represent boundaries or regions created by people called?

• Physical Features

• Map Key

• Political Features

• Globe

Which of the following is an example of a political feature?

• The Mississippi River

• The borders of countries like France and Germany

• A spherical model of Earth

• A map scale

What is a spherical model of Earth that shows the entire planet with accurate proportions of land and water called?

• Map

• Compass Rose

• Globe

• Map Key

Which of the following helps us see how continents are positioned in relation to each other?

• Map Scale

• Globe

• Political Feature

• Physical Feature

What is a flat representation of a specific area or region of the Earth, showing various features like cities, roads, and landmarks called?

• Map

• Globe

• Compass Rose

• Map Key

Which of the following is an example of a map?

• A spherical model of Earth

• A tool that helps determine distances on a map

• A city map showing downtown Atlanta with streets, parks, and buildings

• A feature that shows the directions on a map

What is a feature on a map that shows the directions (North, South, East, West) and often includes intermediate directions called?

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

• Map Key

• Globe

Which of the following is an example of a compass rose?

• A map key with symbols for parks

• A city map showing downtown Atlanta

• A feature on a map showing that New York City is located to the northeast of Chicago

• A tool that helps determine distances on a map