Exploring Maps and Navigation Skills

What does the scale on a map represent?

• The actual size of the map

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

• The number of symbols used on the map

• The latitude and longitude of the map

If a map scale is 1:100,000, how many kilometres does 1 cm on the map represent?

• 0.1 km

• 1 km

• 10 km

• 100 km

Which symbol is commonly used to represent a railway line on a map?

• A solid line

• A dashed line

• A dotted line

• A wavy line

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To provide the map's title

• To explain the symbols and colours used on the map

• To show the map's scale

• To indicate the map's orientation

Which of the following is a line of latitude?

• The Prime Meridian

• The Equator

• The International Date Line

• The Greenwich Meridian

What is the main purpose of using grid references on a map?

• To measure distances

• To identify specific locations

• To determine elevation

• To show the map's scale

Which direction does longitude measure?

• North-South

• East-West

• Diagonal

• Vertical

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian?

• It is the longest line of latitude

• It divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

• It is the hottest place on Earth

• It marks the start of the International Date Line

If a map has a scale of 1:50,000, how many metres does 2 cm on the map represent?

• 500 m

• 1,000 m

• 1,500 m

• 2,000 m

Which of the following is a common symbol for a school on a map?

• A book icon

• A flag icon

• A cross icon

• A building icon