Map Skills and Compass Rose Quiz

What is a map?

• A story about a journey

• A list of directions

• A drawing of a place from above

• A type of compass

What does a compass rose help you with?

• Drawing maps

• Finding treasure

• Measuring distances

• Understanding directions on a map

What does the 'N' on a compass rose stand for?

• Narrow

• North

• Next

• Near

Which direction is to the left of North on a compass rose?

• East

• South

• West

• North

What mnemonic might help you remember the order of directions on a compass rose?

• Never Enter Soggy Waffles

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

• Nice Elephants Sing Well

• North East South West

Why is North always at the top of a compass rose?

• It's the direction the sun rises

• It's a map-making rule

• It's the highest point on Earth

• It's the coldest direction

How do you start giving directions using a compass rose?

• By drawing a map

• By giving them a starting point

• By telling them to go North

• By using a GPS

If Sarah is at the mountains and needs to go to the narrator's house, which direction should she first go?

• North

• West

• South

• East

What are cardinal directions?

• North, East, South, West

• High, Low, Medium, Extra

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Forward, Backward, Sideways

Why is it important to use a compass rose when giving directions?

• It makes the journey more fun

• It helps in accurately finding locations

• It is a rule of the road

• It is only used by sailors