Unit 0: Map Skills Quiz

Match the following definitions to their words.

• cardinal directions

• These include north, south, east, and west. These are the main points on a compass.

• scale

• A symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions of the world.

• political map

• A map that shows us natural features on Earth’s surface, like mountains, plains, and bodies of water. Shows information about the natural features of the land (mountains, lakes, deserts, etc.)

• physical map

• A ratio (relationship) of size on a map; how much of a place we can see on a map depending on the size of the map.

• compass rose

• A map that shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities. They also show the locations of capitals and major cities.

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This type of map shows physical features of the land, including valleys, canyons, plains, and mountains.

• Political
• Physical
• Time Zones
• Map Key

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A __________ is used to identify the direction of north, south, east, and west.

• Compass Rose

• Map Scale

• Latitude Lines

• Longitude Lines

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The __________ directions are north, east, south, and west.

• cardinal

• intermediate

• map

• most important

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This type of map shows governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties. It sometimes includes cities, roads, and significant bodies of water.

• Physical

• Political

• Product

• Map

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

• North

• South

• East

• West

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

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

• North

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

• Southwest

• Southeast

• South

• West

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

• North
• Northeast
• Northwest
• East

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What tool would you use to measure the distance between two places on a map?

• Key

• Legend

• Scale

• Grid

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