Map Reading Skills and Concepts

The video tutorial introduces maps as tools for understanding geographical areas, explaining different types of maps such as precipitation, transportation, and population maps. It covers the use of map keys or legends to interpret symbols, and the compass rose for navigation. The tutorial also explains how to use map scales to measure real-world distances, providing practical examples of finding locations and calculating distances on a map.

Which type of map would you use to find out the amount of rainfall in an area?

• Population map

• Landform map

• Transportation map

• Precipitation map

What does a black dot typically represent on a map?

• A park

• A state capital

• A city

• An airport

What is another name for a map key?

• Compass rose

• Scale

• Legend

• Grid

What tool on a map shows the cardinal directions?

• Compass rose

• Grid

• Map key

• Scale

If you are at school and need to go northwest, which two directions would you combine?

• North and east

• South and west

• South and east

• North and west

What mnemonic can help you remember the order of the cardinal directions?

• Never eat soggy waffles

• Always eat sweet waffles

• Always enjoy sunny weather

• Never eat sour watermelons

To reach Madison Park, which street should you take first?

• Broadway

• Lincoln Way

• Pine Street

• Main Street

What does a map scale help you determine?

• The type of map

• The distance between two points

• The meaning of symbols

• The direction to travel

If a map scale shows 1 inch equals 1 mile, how far apart are two points that are 3 inches apart on the map?

• 3 miles

• 2 miles

• 1 mile

• 4 miles

Why is it important to check the map key when using a map?

• To locate the compass rose

• To determine the map type

• To find the scale

• To understand the symbols