Map Skills Quiz

What are the four main compass directions?

• up, down, left, right

• north, south, east, west

• clockwise, counterclockwise, up, down

• front, back, left, right

How many degrees are there in a full circle on a compass?

• 360

• 45

• 90

• 180

What is the purpose of grid references on a map?

• To measure the distance between two points on a map.

• The purpose of grid references on a map is to locate specific points or features.

• To indicate the elevation of different areas on a map.

• To provide information about the climate of different regions on a map.

How do you read a 4-figure grid reference?

• Count the number of trees in the area

• Use a compass to find the grid reference

• Ask a local for directions

• Locate the eastings and northings on the map

What does the scale on a map represent?

• The population density of the area

• The elevation of the land

• Ratio between map distance and ground distance.

• The colors used on the map

If the scale of a map is 1:50,000, what does it mean?

• One unit on the map represents 50,000 units in the real world.

• One unit on the map represents 500,000 units in the real world.

• One unit on the map represents 500 units in the real world.

• One unit on the map represents 5,000 units in the real world.

How is height shown on a map?

• Contour lines or shading

• Symbols

• Colors

• Grid lines

What is latitude and longitude used for?

• Latitude and longitude are used to measure the distance between two locations.

• Latitude and longitude are used to determine the elevation of a location.

• Latitude and longitude are used to specify the geographic coordinates of a location on the Earth's surface.

• Latitude and longitude are used to track the movement of celestial bodies.

What is the range of latitude values?

• 0 to 180

• -90 to 90

• -180 to 180

• 0 to 360

What is the range of longitude values?

• 1 to 100

• 0 to 360

• -180 to 180

• -90 to 90