REVIEW: Map Skills & Directions

What is the name of this object, which can be found on most maps?

• directions lily
• compass rose
• compass orchid
• fleur de lis

What is the correct order of the cardinal directions on a compass rose? (Going clockwise)

• North, South, West, East

• South, North, East, West

• West, North, East, South

• North, East, South, West

A shape or small picture that stands for something else

• map key

• inset map

• global grid

• symbol

An explanation of what the symbols or colors on a map represent

• symbols

• compass rose

• map key (legend)

• scale

This type of map shows the physical features (for example, rivers, landforms . . . ) of the earth:

• topographic map

• physical map

• political map

• elevation map

This type of map shows the human-made features & boundaries such as cities, highways, and countries

• topographic map

• political map

• physical map

• elevation map

Which direction will I need to go if I am at HOME and I am going to the GROCERY STORE?

• North

• South

• East

• West

The hotel is ____________ of the zoo.

• North 
• South
• East
• West

_______ is West of Cleveland 

• Toledo
• Columbus
• Kentucky
• Cincinnati

The red question mark is located to the _________ of the compass rose.

• North
• Northeast
• Northwest
• East