Map Skills

Front

What element on the map shows directions? Options: scale, compass rose, title, country

Back

compass rose

Front

The title of a map tells you...

Back

what type of map is it

Front

N, E, S, W are called...

Back

cardinal directions

Front

Which part of a map shows you symbols and their meanings?

Back

key or legend

Front

If you are in San Juan County, what direction is Grand County?

Back

North

Front

What continent is highlighted in red?

Options: South America, Africa, Australia, North America

Back

North America

Front

What continent is highlighted in orange?

Options: North America, Australia, South America, Africa

Back

Africa

Front

What are the four cardinal directions?

Back

north, south, east, west

Front

Map element that tells the purpose of the map: Title, Scale, Legend, Key

Back

Title

Front

A _________ is used to represent real objects on the map such as a building, road, lake, tree, mountain, etc.

Back

Symbol