Understanding Maps

Why are maps helpful?

• They show you where things are.

• They are used to cook food.

• They help you write stories.

• They are used to play music.

Why is relative location important?

• It helps determine the exact time

• It shows the relationship to other places

• It measures the altitude of a place

• It calculates the distance from the sun

Which of the following would you use to describe the relative location of a school?

• Its exact address

• Its distance from the nearest highway

• Its latitude and longitude

• Its architectural style

What does the map scale help you understand about a map?

• The map's color scheme

• The distance between two points

• The map's historical context

• The map's artistic style

What does every map have according to the image?

• A compass

• A legend

• A scale

• A title

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the image as part of a map scale?

• Distance

• Scale

• Compass

• Example

What does a blue wavy line represent in a map legend?

• Highways

• Rivers and streams

• Railroads

• State routes

What does a dashed line represent in a map legend?

• Railroads

• Highways

• County boundaries

• Lakes

What does the picnic table symbol represent?

• Botanical Garden

• Day Use Park

• Community Center

• Open Space Preserve

What does the map key indicate about a location with a tree symbol?

• Botanical Garden

• Camping Park

• Open Space Preserve

• Community Center