Basic Map Skills

Front

What are the four cardinal (main) directions?

Back

North, South, East and West

Front

What does a map scale do?

Back

It is used to measure distances between places.

Front

On a map, what color are the smaller roads colored?

Back

Black

Front

What color are toll roads on a map?

Back

Green

Front

On a map, the towns that have bigger letters...

Back

have more people in those places.

Front

What is the map symbol for a railroad?

Back

A line with little marks through it

Front

Anything that is light blue or blue on a map...

Back

...represents bodies of water.

Front

What are lines of latitude and longitude?

Back

Invisible lines that circle the world horizontally and vertically.

Front

Any areas on a map that are green probably show...

Back

...forests and woodlands.

Front

What are the basic needs people must have to live? Options: Water, food, family and money. Water, shelter, food and clothing. Shelter, entertainment, food and technology.

Back

Water, shelter, food and clothing.