Map Skills Unit 1 TEST review

Front

It unlocks the meaning of the colors and symbols on a map.

Back

map key

Front

It helps the reader know the direction from one place to another on a map.

Back

compass rose

Front

It tells the main idea of the map.

Back

map title

Front

The ______ directions are north, south, east, west.

Back

cardinal

Front

The _____ directions are northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest.

Back

intermediate

Front

Which one of the following is NOT one of the seven continents? Africa, Australia, Europe, Russia

Back

Russia

Front

Which one of the following is NOT one of the five oceans? Atlantic, Caribbean, Indian, Pacific

Back

Caribbean

Front

Lines of _____ are FLAT horizontal lines on a map that measures distance north and south of the equator. (flat-itude)

Back

latitude

Front

Lines of _____ are LONG vertical lines on a map that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian. (long way up and down)

Back

longitude

Front

______ characteristics describe the natural environment of a place. THINK nature!

Back

physical