Exploring Maps and Directions Quiz

What does the compass rose on a map help you identify?

• Types of landforms

• Cardinal directions

• Population density

• Map scale

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

• North

• East

• South

• Up

If you are facing north, which direction is directly behind you?

• East

• South

• West

• North

Which of the following is an intermediate direction?

• North

• South

• Northeast

• West

Which direction is halfway between south and west?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Northeast

Which of the following is NOT an intermediate direction?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• North

• Southwest

What does a map key or legend show?

• The population of a city

• The meaning of symbols on a map

• The distance between cities

• The direction of the wind

Which of the following would you most likely find in a map legend?

• A list of countries

• Symbols for rivers and mountains

• A compass rose

• Latitude and longitude lines

If a map symbol in the legend is a tree, what does it most likely represent?

• A city

• A forest

• A river

• A road

Which of the following is a natural feature you might find on a map?

• Mountain

• Highway

• City

• Border