Worksheets6th Grade Map Skills
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Easily portable is an advantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
Accurate distance and size is an advantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
Not detailed is a disadvantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
Distortion is a disadvantage of ____________.
Maps
Globes
Why are maps of the world distorted?
The mapmakers have bad printers.
It's impossible to accurately flatten a sphere.
Mapmakers have not always had accurate measurements of the Earth.
What are latitude and longitude?
a relationship between actual distance and distance on a map
a system of lines used to locate places
borders that separate countries
What hemispheres is the United States located in? (Pick TWO)
North
South
East
West
Lines of latitude are measured
north and south
east and west
Lines of longitude are measured
north and south
east and west
The line of latitude that is 0’ is called the
Equator
Prime Meridian
The line of longitude that is 0’ is called the
Equator
Prime Meridian
Why do the Equator and the Prime Meridian not have N, S, E, or W after their measurement?
Because they are exactly in the middle of the hemispheres.
Because the map has errors.
Because they are actually in the NW.
Does this globe show latitude or longitude?
Latitude
Longitude
Does this globe show latitude or longitude?
Latitude
Longitude
Does this compass rose show cardinal or intermediate directions?
Cardinal
Intermediate
Does this compass rose show just cardinal or BOTH cardinal and intermediate directions?
Just cardinal
Both cardinal and intermediate
A map is always bigger OR smaller than the area shown.
bigger
smaller
What do map scales show?
the relationship between distances on a map and actual distances
the relationship between latitude and longitude
the relationship between countries and capitals
What is a more realistic scale for a map of the USA?
1 inch = 60 miles
1 inch = 500 miles
1 inch = 1 mile
What is a more realistic scale for a map of Monmouth?
1 inch = 2 miles
1 inch = 100 miles
1 inch = 500 miles
Is this a small-scale or a large-scale map?
Small scale
Large scale
Is this a small-scale or a large-scale map?
Small scale
Large scale
What is a locator on a map?
a map key
the relationship of distances
a small globe or map set into the main map
What is a political map?
shows capital cities, states, countries, and borders
shows Earth’s natural features (landforms)
What is a physical map?
shows capital cities, states, countries, and borders
shows Earth’s natural features (landforms)
What is a special purpose map?
A map that shows many types of information
A map that shows one type of information
Is this a physical or political map?
Physical
Political
Is this a physical or political map?
Physical
Political
Is this climate map a general purpose or special purpose map?
General Purpose
Special Purpose
Is this political map a general purpose or special purpose map?
General Purpose
Special Purpose
