Map Skills Review- Keys, Scales, Directions

What is a map key?

• A tool used to measure distances on a map

• A set of pointers that show directions on a map

• A list of symbols/colors and their meanings on a map

• A grid of latitude and longitude lines

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a map scale?

• A tool that helps you find directions

• A way to measure and determine distance between points on a map

• A list of symbols used on a map

• A compass rose showing cardinal directions

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If a map scale shows that 1 inch= 100 miles, how far would 2.5 inches be in real life?

• 50 miles

• 200 miles

• 250 miles

• 500 miles

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which direction is NOT one of the CARDINAL directions?

• North

• Southeast

• West

• South

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How would you use a map key to identify a hospital on a map?

• Look for the scale to measure the distance to the hospital

• Find the symbol for a hospital in the map key and locate it on the map

• Use the compass to find the direction to the hospital

• Calculate the distance using the map scale

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main language spoken in Brazil? (Hint: it's the largest country in South America)

• Spanish

• Brazilian

• South American

• Portuguese

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Using the map scale to help you, how far is it from the Skull to the "X marks the spot" dot?

• 5.25 miles

• 1 mile

• 2.5 miles

• 0.15 km

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

If you were traveling from Wisconsin to Texas, which direction would you be traveling?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Northeast

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Click on the map key.

Click on the map scale