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Social Studies Test Practice 1

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this map feature called?

a)

Legend

b)

Star Guide

c)

Cardinal Diamond

d)

Compass Rose

2.

What is the map tool that tells what symbols on the map mean?

a)
Key/Compass
b)
Key/Legend
c)
Legend/Scale
d)
Inset/Scale
3.

A 3D sphere that shows a map of the earth is called a...

a)

globe

b)

continent

c)

country

d)

ball

4.

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal direction?

a)

north

b)

south

c)

over there

d)

west

5.

Symbol means...

a)

something people do year after year.

b)

the direction that you will travel.

c)

is an object or picture that stands for something else.

d)

a tool on a map that shows distance.

6.

Why do people need maps?

a)

To learn how to spell.

b)

So they can find a prize.

c)

To help them find their way.

d)

So they can have nice things.

7.

A compass rose is placed on a map in order to show

a)

Elevation

b)

Scale

c)

Direction

d)

Climate

8.

Which is used to measure distance on a map

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.
In which direction would you have to travel to go from the bank to the hospital?
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
10.

What is the special saying

we use to remember the cardinal

directions?

a)

even swans nest Wednesdays

b)

never eat soggy waffles

c)

we never end school

d)

every night we sing

11.

Which choice shows the legend or key of a map?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

A spherical map of the Earth is called ______________.

a)

map

b)

Northern

c)

longitude

d)

globe

13.

How many oceans are there on Earth?

a)

seven

b)

five

c)

four

d)

latitude

14.

This map feature tells what each symbol on the map stands for

a)

compass rose

b)

map key

c)

legend

d)

cardinal direction

15.

The four main compass points, north, south, east, and west, are called

a)

intermediate directions

b)

compass rose

c)

map key

d)

cardinal directions

16.

Which direction is colored red?

a)

West

b)

East

c)

South

d)

North

17.

Which direction is colored red?

a)

East

b)

West

c)

Southeast

d)

Northeast

18.

Which direction is colored red?

a)

North

b)

West

c)

East

d)

South

19.

What continent is south of Europe?

a)

Asia

b)

North America

c)

Africa

20.

This shows symbols and colors on a map.

a)

compass rose

b)

title

c)

legend/key

21.

These items on a map are

a)

symbols

b)

directions

c)

titles

22.

A political map shows...

a)

countries, borders, and cities

b)

mountains, rivers, and valleys

23.

A physical map shows...

a)

countries, borders, and cities.

b)

mountains, rivers, and seas

24.

A map that shows mountains and plains is a

a)

political map

b)

physical map

c)

thematic or special purpose map

25.

A map that shows major cities and capitals is a

a)

physical map

b)

political map

26.

A map that shows features made by nature is a...

a)

Physical Map

b)

Political Map

c)

Thematic Map

27.

This is a _ map.

a)

political

b)

physical

28.

This is a _ map.

a)

political

b)

physical