Louisiana Map Skills

If you wanted to know the symbol for "river," where on a map would you look?

• the scale

• the compass rose

• the borders

• the legend

What direction is the church from the campsite?

• NORTHEAST

• NORTHWEST

• SOUTHEAST

• SOUTHWEST

What is the primary purpose of a map legend?

• To provide directions

• To explain symbols

• To show distances

• To indicate elevation

Which part of a map would you use to determine the distance between two locations?

• The compass rose

• The legend

• The scale

• The grid

What does a compass rose on a map indicate?

• Weather patterns

• Map symbols

• Cardinal directions

• Population density

If you wanted to find the capital of Louisiana on a map, which feature would you use?

• The legend

• The scale

• The compass rose

• The map key

Which of the following is NOT typically found on a map?

• A compass rose

• A legend

• A bibliography

• A scale

What skill is most important when interpreting a map?

• Mathematical skills

• Reading comprehension

• Artistic skills

• Musical skills

In terms of map skills, what does the term 'orientation' refer to?

• The map's color scheme

• The map's scale

• The map's directionality

• The map's legend

Which of the following best describes a topographic map?

• A map showing political boundaries

• A map showing elevation and landforms

• A map showing weather patterns

• A map showing population density