Map Skills Flashcard

Front

What is a map key used for?

Back

To uniquely identify each element in a map.

Front

Which direction does the compass rose point to?

Back

north

Front

What are the four cardinal directions?

Back

north, south, east, and west

Front

What does the scale on a map represent?

Back

Ratio between map distance and ground distance.

Front

What do symbols on a map represent?

Back

Features or objects on a map

Front

True or False: A map key helps in understanding the symbols used on a map.

Back

True

Front

True or False: The compass rose helps in determining the distance between two locations on a map.

Back

The compass rose is used for navigation, not distance measurement.

Front

True or False: The scale on a map helps in finding the direction of a place.

Back

False

Front

True or False: Symbols on a map can represent physical features, such as mountains and rivers.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

True