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Map Skills Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This map feature shows the cardinal directions and intermediate directions.

a)

map key

b)

compass rose

c)

map scale

2.

This feature explains what the symbols on a map stand for.

a)

map key

b)

compass rose

c)

map scale

3.

This map feature shows the relationship between map distances and real distances.

a)

map key

b)

compass rose

c)

map scale

4.

North, South, East and West are the _____________.

a)

cardinal directions

b)

primary colors

c)

seasons of the year

d)

types of clouds

5.

Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest are the...

a)

intermediate directions

b)

primary colors

c)

types of clouds

d)

seasons of the year

6.

This is a picture that stands for something real.

a)

equator

b)

longitude

c)

symbol

d)

latitude

7.

The Imaginary circle that goes around the Earth and divides it into two equal parts North and South.

a)

equator

b)

longitude

c)

symbol

d)

latitude

8.

Imaginary lines that go around the Earth west to east or side to side; also called parallels.

a)

equator

b)

longitude

c)

symbol

d)

latitude

9.

Imaginary lines that run around the Earth from North to South or up and down; also called meridians.

a)

equator

b)

longitude

c)

symbol

d)

latitude

10.

This type of map shows the borders between countries or states, and shows capitals and cities.

a)

political map

b)

physical map

11.

This type of map shows landforms like mountains, rivers, oceans, and lakes.

a)

political map

b)

physical map

12.

Latitude and Longitude are imaginary lines that are used to show:

a)

the exact locations of places on earth

b)

how many miles one inch stands for

c)

the elevation of places above sea level

13.

Use the Map of the United States to answer the following questions. Which state is located at 40°N latitude and 90°W longitude?

a)

a. Illinois

b)

b. Utah

c)

c. Ohio

14.

Which state is at 45°N latitude and 120°W longitude?

a)

a. Ohio

b)

b. Oregon

c)

c. South Dakota

15.

Which state is at 30°N latitude and 100°W longitude?

a)

a. Florida

b)

b. Mexico

c)

c. Texas

16.

Which state is at 35°N latitude and 80°W longitude?

a)

a. Arkansas

b)

b. North Carolina

c)

c. Colorado

17.

What does a ★ stand for on this map?

a)

State Capital

b)

Mountain

c)

River

d)

City

18.
What direction is indicated by the number 1?
a)
northeast
b)
northwest
c)
southeast
d)
southwest
19.
What direction is indicated by the number 2?
a)
north
b)
east
c)
south
d)
west
20.
What direction is indicated by the number 3?
a)
northeast
b)
northwest
c)
southeast
d)
southwest
21.
What direction is indicated by the number 4?
a)
north
b)
east
c)
south
d)
west
22.

What direction is indicated by the number 5?

a)
northeast
b)
northwest
c)
southeast
d)
southwest
23.

What direction is indicated by the number 6?

a)

north

b)

east

c)

south

d)

west

24.

What direction is indicated by the number 7?

a)

north east

b)

southeast

c)

southwest

d)

northwest

25.

Why does it look like there are two Pacific Oceans?

a)

There ARE two Pacific Oceans

b)

The globe is round, so when you lay it out flat for a map, it makes it look like there are two Pacific Oceans

c)

The Pacific Ocean has spilled over to the other side of the map

d)

None of the above