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Maps and Map Tools

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You can tell the distance on a map by looking at the ________________.

a)

scale

b)

legend

c)

compass rose

d)

globe

2.

__________ is more helpful when you're trying to find an unfamiliar place.

a)

Relative location

b)

Latitude

c)

Longitude

d)

Absolute location

3.

What map tool can you use to determine the coordinates (squares) and absolute location of a place?

a)

compass rose

b)

grid system

c)

relative location

d)

absolute location

4.

Match the following terms from page 1.

a)

Maps

1.

Drawings of places around the world.

b)

Cartographer

2.

Individual who creates a map.

c)

Relative Location

3.

Using words like by, near, above

d)

Legend

4.

Explains what symbols represent

5.

A __________ map shows the borders of regions, countries, states, and cities.

a)

population

b)

physical

c)

political

d)

climate

6.

According to the physical map on page 2, what river flows through Texas?

a)

Arkansas River

b)

Colorado River

c)

Rio Grande River

d)

Ohio River

7.

Match the following maps:

a)

1.

Climate Map

b)

2.

Political Map

c)

3.

Historical Map

d)

4.

Physical Map

8.

Absolute or Relative Location (Go back and find the definitions for these two terms)

Categorize the following

Garriga is 200 W Adams St, Port Isabel, TX 78578

My house is by the corner store.

We parked around the back area of the zoo.

The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500

Our school is by the park.

You can find my house using the coordinates H5, B11

Absolute
Relative
9.
The hotel is ____________ of the zoo.
a)
North 
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
10.

On the following map, what do the grey triangles represent?

a)

Sources of fuel

b)

Gold mines

c)

Areas where precious gems can be found

d)

Areas where nonmetals can be found

11.

Why do you think maps are not used as much like before?

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