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Map Skills Review- Keys, Scales, Directions

Authored by Lauren Syverson

Social Studies

6th Grade

DOK Level 1: Recall covered

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Map Skills Review- Keys, Scales, Directions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which direction is NOT one of the CARDINAL directions?

North

Southeast

West

South

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DOK Level 1: Recall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

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

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