Magical mapping quiz

What is a sketch map?

• A detailed map with lots of information

• A simple map drawing with only basic details

• A map that is drawn by artists

• A map with only pictures

What does a key on a map do?

• It tells us where the treasure is

• It helps us understand map symbols

• It shows the map's creator

• It locks the map

What do people use a compass for in relation to a map?

• To help them position and use a map

• To measure distances

• To find their way home

• To draw circles on the map

What are the points on a compass?

• High, Low, Medium, Center

• Front, Back, Side, Side

• North, South, East, West

• Up, Down, Left, Right

What is an atlas?

• A single, large map of the world

• A collection of maps in one book

• A famous explorer

• A type of bird

Which of these is NOT a country in the UK?

• France

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland

• Wales

What is a map?

• A type of book

• A painting of a landscape

• A graphical representation of a location

• A story about pirates

What does an ordnance survey do?

• It surveys the ocean

• It prepares very detailed maps of the country

• It studies the weather

• It explores new lands

What is the difference between a physical feature and a human feature?

• A physical feature has only been formed by nature. A human feature has been made or changed by a human.

• A physical feature can be touched, a human feature cannot.

• A physical feature has been made by humans. A human feature has been formed by nature.

What is a map maker called?

• A geographer

• A mapologist

• A cartographer