Map Features and Compass Rose Review

What is the primary purpose of a map?

• To tell stories about historical events.

• To help you find your way around.

• To display artistic drawings.

• To list all the countries in the world.

Which of the following are common features found on maps?

• Landmarks, symbols, lines, and colors.

• Recipes, jokes, and riddles.

• Weather forecasts and daily news.

• Musical notes and song lyrics.

What is the purpose of a map's legend or key?

• To provide historical facts about the area.

• To list the names of all the streets.

• To show the meaning of symbols and colors used on the map.

• To give directions to specific locations.

What is the primary purpose of a map's legend or key?

• To show the actual size of places on the map.

• To indicate the cardinal directions like North and South.

• To explain what the symbols and colors on the map represent.

• To help you find your current location on the map.

How do maps represent the actual size of places?

• They show places at their exact real-world dimensions.

• They use a larger scale to make places appear bigger than they are.

• They are scaled down to fit a large area into a smaller, readable format.

• They only show small areas, so size representation is not an issue.

What is a Compass Rose?

• A compass rose is a type of flower.
• A compass rose is a tool for measuring distances.
• A compass rose is a symbol for navigation software.
• A compass rose is a figure that shows the cardinal directions on a map.

What is the purpose of a Compass Rose?

• To display the scale of a map.
• To indicate directions on a map or chart.
• To measure distances on a map.
• To show the elevation of terrain.

The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

• North
• Northeast
• Northwest
• East

The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

• North
• South
• Southeast
• Southwest

What is this object known as?

• map symbol
• map key
• map scale
• compass rose