Understanding Map Features

What is the first thing you should look at when studying a map?

• The scale

• The title

• The compass rose

• The legend.

What does a compass rose on a map indicate?

• Distance

• Direction

• Title

• Subject

What is the map in the image showing?

• The Second Crusade

• The First Crusade

• The Third Crusade

• The Fourth Crusade

Which empire is located to the east of the Holy Roman Empire on the map?

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

Which sea is located to the south of France on the map?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• North Sea

What is a Compass Rose used for on a map?

• To show elevation

• To indicate direction

• To measure distance

• To display population density

How are distances typically given on a map scale?

• In pounds and ounces

• In miles and kilometers

• In liters and gallons

• In hours and minutes

What does a map legend explain?

• The weather patterns

• The symbols on the map

• The history of the map

• The population of the area.

Which of the following might be shown in a map legend?

• Types of animals

• Types of plants

• Economic resources

• Types of food

In the example given, what color is used to show the area on the locator map?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow