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This is a review for a variety of map skills taught in a 6th grade social studies class.
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1
What lines run north to south, but measure east to west?
Grid Lines
Equator
Latitude
Longitude
2
What does a map shovel do on a map?
Shows distance on a map compared to real distance (1in=50mi)
Shows you the symbols used on the map
Shows you the cardinal directions
Nothing! There is no such thing as a map shovel!
3
What is the name for 0° longitude?
Longitude
Latitude
Equator
Prime Meridian
4
What letter is located at 3°N and 4°W?
N
M
Q
X
5
What are the coordinates of letter R?
4°N, 1°E
4°S, 0°Longitude
0°Latitude, 4°S
0°Latitude, 4°E
6
What grid boxes is the rice in?
G9, H10, and I11
E2, E3, and F2
B9, C9, and C10
E4, E5, and F5
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What direction would you go if you walked from letter V to letter Q?
NW
S
SE
SW
8
What is the name for 0° latitude?
Equator
Latitude
Longitude
Prime Meridian
9
What are the coordinates of letter N?
4°S, 3°W
4°N, 3°W
3°S, 4°W
3°N, 4°W
10
What are the coordinates of letter Z?
2°S, 1°E
1°N, 2°E
2°N, 1°W
2°N, 1°E
11
What is located in E2?
Rice
Corn
Mountains
Nothing
12
What grid boxes is the corn in?
E4, E5, and F5
E2, E3, and F2
B9, C9, and C10
G9, H10, and I11
13
Do you feel prepared for this quiz?
Very Prepared! I understand everything!
A little confused. Might need some extra help!
I feel pretty good! I will do okay!
Not at all! I need help!
14
What lines run east to west, but measure north to south?
Meridians
Grid Lines
Latitude
Longitude
15
What does a compass rose do on a map?
Shows you the cardinal directions
Shows you the symbols used on the map
Nothing! There is no such thing as a compass rose
Shows distance on a map compared to real distance (1in=50mi)
16
What direction would you go if you walked from letter N to letter Z?
NE
NW
N
SW
17
What does a map key show you?
The cardinal directions
How far an inch is in miles
Nothing! No such thing as a map key
What symbols on the map represent
18
What letter is located at 0°Latitude and 4°E?
Z
Q
N
R
19
What are the coordinates of letter Y?
1°S, 2°W
1°N, 2°E
1°N, 2°W
2°N, 1°W
20
What letter is located at 2°S and 1°W?
N
Q
X
Z
21
What does a map scale do on a map?
Shows distance on a map compared to real distance (1in=50mi)
Shows you the cardinal directions
Shows you the symbols used on the map
Nothing! There is no such thing as a map scale
22
What letter is located at 4°N and 1°W?
R
N
Z
V
23
What is located in G9?
Corn
Rice
Mountains
Nothing
24
What is located in B10?
Corn
Rice
Nothing
Mountains
