Map Skills

Label the compass rose. Starting at the TOP Point and going right.

• North, East, South, West

• North, South, East, West

• East, West, North, South

• West, North, South, East

Maps have legends/keys because:

• They provide information about the symbols used on the map.

• They are used to measure distances on the map.

• They help in determining the scale of the map.

• They are used to navigate through the map.

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is a fixed point on the Earth's surface, while relative location is a description of a place's position in relation to other locations.

• Absolute location is a description of a place's position in relation to other locations, while relative location is a fixed point on the Earth's surface.

• Both absolute and relative location refer to a fixed point on the Earth's surface.

• Both absolute and relative location describe a place's position in relation to other locations.

Use the blank space on the right to practice using a map scale.

• Use a ruler to measure the distance on the map.

• Estimate the distance using your fingers.

• Ignore the map scale and guess the distance.

• Use the map scale to calculate the actual distance.

Click on the map key / map legend.

Explains what the symbols on a map represent

• Bar Scale
• Map Key/Legend
• Compass Rose
• Parallels

What is a map key?

• A compass

• Where something is found

• A box on a map in which map symbols are explained

• The four directions of north, south, east, and west

Absolute location is:

• general
• not used on GPS
• is saying that Two Rivers is in East Hartford
• uses latitude and longitude to give a specific area

123 North Main Street, Hanover PA 17327

Is an example of what type of location?

• Absolute

• Relative

A description of Canada as "north of the United States" is an example of which location.

• absolute

• relative