Elements of a Map

Which of the following map elements is used to show the distance between places on a map?

• legend

• scale

• compass rose

• title

Which map element is used to show the direction of north on a map?

• scale

• title

• legend

• compass rose

Which map element is used to explain the symbols and colors used on a map?

• title

• legend

• compass rose

• scale

Which of the following elements is used to identify specific locations on a map using a coordinate system?

• scale

• title

• compass rose

• grid system

What does a compass rose show us on a map?

• the distance between places

• the names of different places

• cardinal and intermediate directions

  
  

What does a legend on a map help us understand?

• the symbols or colors on a map

  
  

• the distance between two places

• cardinal and intermediate directions

  
  

Using a compass rose, you can determine the distance between places on maps and globes.

• false

• true

A scale on a map or globe helps us determine the directions between places.

• true

• false

Physical maps show the boundaries of cities, states, or countries.

• false

• true

The title of a map helps us understand key information and the main focus of the map.

• false

• true