Reading a Road Map

Choose the correct preposition for the number on the map:
We go (0) out of the station car park and walk (1)________ the path by the river.

• over

• past

• along

• through

Choose the correct preposition for the number on the map:
Then go (2) ________ the tunnel under the railway into the town centre.

• over

• past

• along

• through

What is the name of the road?

(no space)

Are there any paths in this map?

• None

• Just one

• Many

What is the main purpose of a road map?

• To show geographical features

• To provide directions and routes

• To display weather patterns

• To list historical landmarks

Which of the following words best describes a 'legend' on a map?

• Story

• Symbol key

• Direction

• Scale

Identify the correct sentence:

• The map shows the way to the city.

• The map show the way to the city.

• The map showing the way to the city.

• The map shown the way to the city.

What does the term 'scale' refer to on a road map?

• The distance between two points

• The size of the map

• The ratio of map distance to real distance

• The elevation of the terrain

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The _______ of the map helps in understanding the symbols used.'

• legend

• scale

• compass

• grid

Which sentence uses the word 'route' correctly?

• The route of the map is colorful.

• We planned our route before the trip.

• The route was a legend on the map.

• The map's route was too small.