Understanding DOGTAILS Elements

Miss Taylor introduces a social studies lesson on map reading using the DOGTAILS acronym. Students are instructed to gather materials and follow along as each letter of DOGTAILS is explained, covering elements like date, orientation, grid, title, author, index, legend, and scale. The lesson concludes with a quiz on identifying map elements.

What materials did Miss Taylor say are necessary for the lesson?

• A textbook and a highlighter

• A calculator and a ruler

• A social studies folder and a journal

• A laptop and headphones

Which of the following is an example of an acronym?

• Chair

• NASA

• Table

• Window

What does the 'D' in DOGTAILS stand for?

• Direction

• Date

• Distance

• Description

What is the purpose of the 'O' in DOGTAILS?

• To indicate the map's orientation

• To outline the map's overview

• To show the map's origin

• To describe the map's objects

Which element of DOGTAILS helps in determining absolute location?

• Title

• Grid

• Author

• Legend

What does the 'A' in DOGTAILS represent?

• Altitude

• Author

• Area

• Aspect

What is the function of the 'I' in DOGTAILS?

• To describe the map's imagery

• To show the map's intensity

• To indicate the map's importance

• To provide an index of places

What does the 'L' in DOGTAILS stand for?

• Latitude

• Location

• Longitude

• Legend

What is the role of the 'S' in DOGTAILS?

• To show the map's scale

• To outline the map's structure

• To indicate the map's source

• To describe the map's symbols

How many elements are you supposed to identify on the Susquehanna State Park map?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight