Maps and Map Tools

You can tell the distance on a map by looking at the ________________.

• scale

• legend

• compass rose

• globe

__________ is more helpful when you're trying to find an unfamiliar place.

• Relative location

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Absolute location

What map tool can you use to determine the coordinates of a location?

• compass rose

• grid system

• relative location

• absolute location

Which of the following best describes finding a location on a map using a grid system?

• Find the intersection of two numbers.

• Find the intersection of two letters.

• Find the intersection of a letter and a number.

• Find the map scale and determine the location

A __________ map shows the borders of regions, countries, states, and cities.

• population

• physical

• political

• climate

According to the physical map on page 2, what river flows through Texas?

• Arkansas River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande River

• Ohio River

According to the Population Map on page 2, what does the white are represent in the legend?

• 11-100 persons per square mile

• 1 person per square mile

• 501-1,000 persons per square mile

• 5,000 persons per square mile

According to the Climate Map, how would you describe a polar climate?

• hot and humid

• cold and dry

• hot and dry

• hot summer and cold winters

Match the following maps:

• Physical Map

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• Historical Map

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• Climate Map

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• Political Map

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Why do you think maps are not used as much like before?