Map Skills Test

This map feature shows the cardinal directions and intermediate directions.

• map key

• compass rose

• map scale

This feature explains what the symbols on a map stand for.

• map key

• compass rose

• map scale

This map feature shows the relationship between map distances and real distances.

• map key

• compass rose

• map scale

North, South, East and West are the _____________.

• cardinal directions

• primary colors

• seasons of the year

• types of clouds

Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest are the...

• intermediate directions

• primary colors

• types of clouds

• seasons of the year

This is a picture that stands for something real.

• equator

• longitude

• symbol

• latitude

The Imaginary circle that goes around the Earth and divides it into two equal parts North and South.

• equator

• longitude

• symbol

• latitude

Imaginary lines that go around the Earth west to east or side to side; also called parallels.

• equator

• longitude

• symbol

• latitude

Imaginary lines that run around the Earth from North to South or up and down; also called meridians.

• equator

• longitude

• symbol

• latitude

This type of map shows the borders between countries or states, and shows capitals and cities.

• political map

• physical map