Map Types and Navigation Quiz

What does a physical map show?

• Countries and their borders

• Landforms like mountains and rivers

• Events from the past

• Population numbers

Which type of map shows countries, states, and cities?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Historical map

• Weather map

What is a historical map used for?

• Showing landforms

• Showing current countries

• Showing events from the past

• Showing weather

What is the purpose of a map legend or key?

• To show directions

• To explain symbols on the map

• To show the scale

• To show the date

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What does a compass rose show on a map?

• The map’s title

• The map’s scale

• Directions like North, South, East, and West

• The map’s legend

Which direction is opposite to North on a compass rose?

• East

• South

• West

• Northeast

What does the scale on a map help you do?

• Find the legend

• Measure real distances

• Find the title

• See the weather

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which of these is a cardinal direction?

• Up

• North

• Left

• Down

If a map shows mountains, rivers, and lakes, what type of map is it?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Historical map

• Road map

Which map would you use to learn about battles from the past?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Historical map

• Weather map