Map Skills

Question 1

Which of these maps would NOT be found in an atlas?

Accepted Answer

Mental Map

Question 2

Which would NOT be an example of a mental map you might have?

Accepted Answer

How to open your locker

Question 3

If you were trying to find the states north of Texas, which map tool would you use?

Accepted Answer

Compass Rose

Question 4

This part of a map helps you calculate distance between two points on a map

Accepted Answer

Map Scale

Question 5

This type of map shows land features such as mountains or rivers

Accepted Answer

Physical Maps

Question 6

According to the legend on this map, how big is the town of Turtle Creek?

Accepted Answer

Under 5000

Question 7

Which part of a thematic map gives us an idea of what specific information it is showing?

Accepted Answer

Title

Question 8

This type of map shows boundaries between countries, states and counties

Accepted Answer

Political Map

Question 9

Which intermediate direction would be ACROSS from Southeast on a Compass Rose?

Accepted Answer

Northwest

Question 10

If you were studying a rainfall map of Texas, which map tool would be most helpful to you?

Accepted Answer

Legend or Key

Question 11

BONUS QUESTION: How do you find distance on a map using a map scale?

Accepted Answer

"Line it up, up, up!"

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