Map Skills Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of a map?

• Title

• Legend/Key

• Scale

• LANSDAT

Which part of a map helps you understand the symbols used on the map?

• Legend/Key

• Grid

• Source

• Date

What is the main purpose of the scale on a map?

• To show the relationship between map distance and real distance

• To identify the author of the map

• To provide the date the map was made

• To explain the symbols on the map

Which of the following is a technology used in the science of map making?

• GIS

• Index

• Orientation

• Title

If you wanted to find the source of the information used to create a map, which part would you look for?

• Source

• Scale

• Grid

• Legend/Key

A grid on a map is most useful for which of the following tasks?

• Locating specific places using coordinates

• Identifying the author of the map

• Understanding the map’s symbols

• Finding the date the map was created

Which of the following is used to determine the direction on a map?

• Orientation

• Index

• Source

• Legend/Key

Which technology is primarily used for determining precise locations on Earth using satellites?

• GPS

• Scale

• Author

• Index

Why is it important for a map to have an index?

• To help users quickly find specific locations or features

• To show the relationship between distances

• To explain the symbols used

• To provide the date of creation

Which part of a map would you check to know who created it?

• Author

• Scale

• Grid

• Legend/Key