Map skills

What is the primary purpose of a map?

• To provide historical information about a place.

• To help you find your way around and locate places.

• To display artistic interpretations of landscapes.

• To list all the businesses in a given area.

What do landmarks on a map help you do?

• Determine the weather conditions.

• Identify your surroundings and gauge your direction.

• Calculate the exact distance between two points.

• Find the nearest gas station.

What does a map's legend or key explain?

• The history of the map's creation.

• The names of all the cities on the map.

• The meaning of the symbols and colors used on the map.

• The best routes for driving.

What is the primary purpose of a map's key or legend?

• To show the actual size of places.

• To indicate the map's scale.

• To identify what each symbol on the map means.

• To help you find your current location.

How do maps represent large geographical areas?

• They show the actual size of every feature.

• They are scaled down to fit a smaller space.

• They only show major landmarks.

• They use 3D models to represent terrain.