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Why are maps important?

• They help us with direction from one place to another.

• They show us where we are.

• They help us learn about other places.

• all of the above.

Maps can show us the location of __________________

• a city

• a state

• a country

• all of the above

What does a map legend tell you about a map?

• what the symbols and colors on a map mean

• the story of the places on the map

• how the maps were made

• what a map is about

North, south, east, and west are ________ directions.

• intermediate

• cardinal

• real

• diagonal

Northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest are __________ directions.

• intermediate

• cardinal

• real

• diagonal

What does a physical map show?

• houses and other buildings

• cities and towns in a state

• different land and water features

• borders of counties, countries, states, and other areas

What does a map scale show?

• the size of the states and countries

• the distance between places on a map

• the distance from the moon to the Earth

• the weight of each piece of land on a map

Maps show __________ of places on Earth

• arrows

• location

• colors

• shapes

____________________ maps show natural features on Earth

• Physical

• Political

• Park

• None of the above

A ________________ map shows states and capital cities

• scale

• legend

• physical

• political