Maps Quiz

Which part of a map indicates the name or subject of the map?

• Key/Legend

• Compass Rose

• Title

• Scale

What part of a map explains the symbols and colors used on the map?

• Grid

• Key/Legend

• Index

• Compass Rose

Which part of a map is used to locate specific places using a coordinate system?

• Compass Rose

• Grid

• Key/Legend

• Scale

What is the term for the lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Equator

• Tropic

Which hemisphere is located north of the Equator?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What are longitude lines?

• Imaginary lines on the earth's surface

• Real lines on the earth's surface

• Imaginary lines in the sky

• Real lines in the ocean

What is the relationship between longitude lines and the Prime Meridian?

• Longitude lines are measured from the Prime Meridian

• Longitude lines are parallel to the Prime Meridian

• Longitude lines intersect the Prime Meridian at the equator

• Longitude lines are perpendicular to the Prime Meridian

What is the purpose of a map's scale?

• To show the direction

• To indicate the distance between locations

• To display the map's title

• To explain the symbols used

What map is likely to change because of war?

• physical

• political

• climate

• thematic

Which part of a map shows the cardinal directions?

• Title

• Scale

• Compass Rose

• Key/Legend