Reading a Map

The video tutorial explains how to interpret map symbols, orient oneself using cardinal directions, and understand map scales to calculate real-world distances. It highlights the importance of the map legend in identifying symbols and provides examples of how different colored lines represent various geographical features. The tutorial also covers how to determine distances using the map's scale.

What do different colored lines on a map typically represent?

• Rivers and lakes

• Cities and towns

• Mountains and valleys

• Streets, roads, and highways

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To provide a list of cities

• To explain the meaning of map symbols

• To show the map's scale

• To indicate the map's orientation

What does a blue line on a map usually indicate?

• A railway

• A river

• A highway

• A border

What does the symbol of a plane on a map signify?

• A train station

• A bus stop

• An airport

• A seaport

If 3 centimeters on a map equals 10 kilometers on land, how many kilometers does 6 centimeters represent?

• 30 kilometers

• 15 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 25 kilometers