Map Basics

a map feature that compares distance on a map to the real distance 

• Scale
• Odemeter
• Latitude
• Longitude

a map feature that explains the meaning of colors and symbols used on the map

• Map Key
• Map Contents
• Map Glossary
• Map Index

Which direction normally is pointing to the top of the page on a map?

• North
• South
• East
• West

The cabins are ___________ of the tents.

• North

• East

• South

• West

What are the four cardinal direction?

• North, South, Windy, Sunny
• Never Eat Slimy Worms
• North, South, East, West
• South Never Eat West

The rowboats are ___________ of the campfire.

• North

• East

• South

• West

What does the Tree Symbol stand for?

• School

• Park

• Shopping Area

• Playground

Which cardinal direction belongs in the highlighted section?

• South

• East

• North

• West

Which cardinal direction belongs in the highlighted section?

• South

• East

• North

• West

Which cardinal direction belongs in the highlighted section?

• South

• East

• North

• West