Social Studies Map Skills Vocab

Front

A sphere that represents Earth's entire surface is a....

Back

globe

Front

This type of map displays physical features of an area that are made by nature and not man...

Back

physical map

Front

a tool on a map that shows cardinal and intermediate direction...

Back

compass rose

Front

a way to measure distance on a map is with a ....

Back

map scale

Front

The four main directions on a map are called _____ directions.

Back

cardinal

Front

True or false: The four main cardinal directions are north, east, south, and west.

Back

true

Front

Northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest are _____ directions.

Back

intermediate

Front

Intermediate directions are: northeast, northwest, southwest and _____.

Back

southeast

Front

an explanation of what the symbols on a map stand for is called the map _____.

Back

key