Maps Quiz

What helps us find the direction we need to travel?

• maps

• globes

• states

• teacher

What is the primary purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• to mark boundaries

• to show elevation

• to indicate scale

• to display directions

Which of the following is a digital tool for navigation?

• GPS

• compass

• atlas

• globe

What is a round model of the Earth called?

• maps

• GPS

• globe

• cartographer

What are the helpful components to a map? Choose all that apply.

• map title

• the price

• map scale

• compass rose

Who decides what items to include on a map?

• cartographer

• scientist

• mapper

• map maker

What part of a map explains the meaning of the symbols and colors?

• compass rose

• scale

• legend key

• title

If I want to show the study of weather over time, I would use a (a)   map.

Coordinates are numbers, letters, or (a)   along the margins of a map.

How are maps helpful to us? Respond using complete sentences and correct punctuation.