Frosh Studies Geography Chapter 1 Key Terms

What part of a map shows the major compass directions?

• Legend

• Map

• Compass rose

• Scale

What is a line on a map that connects points of equal elevation called?

• Legend

• Contour line

• Compass rose

• Scale

A topographic map is:

• a map that shows the physical features of an area, including elevation changes

• a map that shows only political boundaries

• a map that displays weather patterns

• a map that focuses on road networks

What is a list of map symbols and their meanings called?

• Legend
• Map

• Compass rose

• Scale

2. A map legend is:

• a key to map symbols

• a type of map

• a map scale

• a map direction

5. If a map scale reads “1 centimeter = 5 kilometers, how many kilometers does 3 centimeters represent?

• 10 kilometers

• 15 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 25 kilometers

What is a contour interval?

• A line on a map connecting points of equal elevation

• Vertical distance between contour lines on a topographic map

• A point on a map representing a specific location

• The scale used to measure distances on a map

What is a drawing that shows part of the earth’s surface as seen from above?

• Legend

• Map

• Compass rose

• Scale

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

3. Why is it helpful to have a compass rose on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To indicate the direction

• To display the map's legend

• To provide the map's title