Direction Quiz

What are the four cardinal directions?

• up, down, left, right

• front, back, left, right

• clockwise, counterclockwise, up, down

• north, south, east, and west

Which direction is directly opposite to north?

• east

• south

• west

• up

What are the four intermediate directions?

• north, south, east, west

• up, down, left, right

• northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest

• front, back, left, right

Which direction is between north and east?

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast

• northwest

What is map scale used for?

• Map scale is used to measure the elevation of mountains on a map.

• Map scale is used to represent the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance in space.

• Map scale is used to determine the population density of a region on a map.

• Map scale is used to represent the relationship between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

What does a map scale of 1:100,000 mean?

• One unit on the map represents 1,000 units on the ground.

• One unit on the map represents 100,000 units on the ground.

• One unit on the map represents 10,000 units on the ground.

• One unit on the map represents 1,000,000 units on the ground.

What is the purpose of a grid system on a map?

• To provide a reference system for locating specific points or areas on the map.

• To make the map more aesthetically pleasing.

• To add color and design to the map.

• To create a visual pattern on the map.

What are the two main types of navigational tools?

• GPS and sextants

• maps and compasses

• binoculars and telescopes

• rulers and protractors

What is a compass used for?

• Calculating distance

• Measuring temperature

• Navigation and determining direction

• Determining altitude

How does a GPS device help in navigation?

• A GPS device helps in navigation by connecting to satellite radio signals.

• A GPS device helps in navigation by determining the device's location and calculating the best route to a desired destination.

• A GPS device helps in navigation by providing real-time traffic updates.

• A GPS device helps in navigation by displaying nearby points of interest.