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Review for Map Skills Test

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the table on a map called that lists and explains the symbols used?

a)

map scale

b)

legend or key

c)

title

d)

none of the above

2.

What shows distances between places on a map?

a)

title

b)

dots

c)

map scale

d)

ruler

3.

What is a small graphic on a map that shows intermediate and cardinal directions?

a)

compass rose

b)

title

c)

oceans

d)

continents

4.

Agreed upon boundary line separating 2 or more areas of land is...

a)

boundary

b)

backyard

c)

fence

d)

border

5.

The 4 main directions on a map (N, S, E, W) are called...

a)

red birds

b)

cardinals

c)

intermediate directions

d)

cardinal directions

6.

What are the directions located between the main directions on a map or globe (NW, SW, NE, SE) called?

a)

intermediate directions

b)

cardinal directions

7.

The description of a place relative to another point or place is called...

a)

cardinal directions

b)

relative direction

8.

What is an area of land sharing common characteristics and natural resources called?

a)

rest area

b)

border

c)

region

d)

map

9.

Another name for a map key is legend.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What map feature tells what the map is all about?

a)

map scale

b)

legend

c)

boundary

d)

title

11.

There are two main oceans: the Atlantic and the Specific.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Europe is ____________ of Africa.

a)

south

b)

east

c)

north

d)

west