Following Directions with a Map

What does a compass rose show?

• shows the directions on the map (up, right, down, left)

• shows the directions on the map (north, east, south, west)

• shows where the roses are on the map

• shows what symbols on a map mean

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To provide a key to symbols used on the map

• To indicate the map's orientation

• To display the map's title

Which word best describes the action of 'navigating'?

• Walking

• Flying

• Guiding

• Swimming

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence 'The map was detailed and easy to read,' what part of speech is the word 'detailed'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• The distance between two points

• The size of the map

• The ratio of a distance on the map to the actual distance

• The elevation of the terrain

Which sentence uses the word 'route' correctly?

• The route of the plant was deep underground.

• She took a different route to avoid traffic.

• The route of the story was very exciting.

• He couldn't route the letter properly.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of a map's compass rose?

• To show the map's title

• To indicate the map's scale

• To display the cardinal directions

• To provide a legend for the map

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following is a synonym for 'direction'?

• Instruction

• Location

• Destination

• Position

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of maps, what does 'orientation' mean?

• The map's size

• The map's direction relative to the real world

• The map's color scheme

• The map's legend

What is the function of a map's grid system?

• To show elevation

• To help locate places using coordinates

• To display the map's title

• To indicate the map's scale