Parts of a Map

This is a ________________.

• caption

• diagram

• map

• label

Which part of a map provides information about the symbols used?

• Compass Rose

• Legend

• Scale

• Grid

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

• To show the map's scale

• To indicate directions

• To list the map's symbols

• To provide a grid reference

Which part of a map helps you measure real distances?

• Legend

• Scale

• Title

• Compass Rose

What does the grid on a map help you do?

• Find locations

• Measure distances

• Understand symbols

• Determine scale

Which part of a map tells you what the map is about?

• Legend

• Title

• Scale

• Compass Rose

What is the function of the scale on a map?

• To show directions

• To measure distances

• To list symbols

• To provide a title

Which part of a map would you use to find out what a symbol means?

• Title

• Scale

• Legend

• Compass Rose

What does the title of a map indicate?

• The map's symbols

• The map's purpose

• The map's scale

• The map's grid

How does the compass rose help map readers?

• By showing distances

• By indicating directions

• By listing symbols

• By providing a title