Map Skills Worksheet

Refer to the map. Which letter marks the Equator?

• A. A

• B. B

• C. C

• D. D

Benjamin is studying a map of the world for his geography class. He notices that the letter F is marked on the map. The letter F represents the ________________

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

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

• Physical

• Relief

• Special Purpose

• Political

Which of the following best describes the purpose of growing cash crops?

• To provide food for the farmer's family

• To improve soil quality

• To be sold in markets for income

• To prevent soil erosion

What is the name of the symbol on a map that indicates north, south, east, and west?

• legend

• compass rose

• grid

• border

Grace is looking at a map and wants to understand what the colors or symbols stand for. What should she look at on the map?

Which continent is bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean?

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

United States, Canada, and Mexico are located on which two hemispheres?

• southern and western

• northern and eastern

• northern and western

• southern and eastern

Which of the following in NOT one of the 4 main oceans?

• Atlantic

• Caribbean

• Pacific

• Arctic

Which country in Central America is southwest of Cuba?

• Puerto Rico

• Nicaragua

• Grenada

• Bahamas