Map Skills Unit 1

How many continents are in the world?

A map scale shows the distance from one place to another.

True/ False: The compass rose shows directions on a map.

True/ False: Physical maps show deserts, mountains, and rivers.

Which continent do we live in?

How many oceans are found in the world?

Lines of longitude are long and run north to south.

The map _________shows symbols and what they mean.

True/ False: Mountains can be found on a physical map.

The intermediate directions are: northeast, northwest, southeast, and __________.

Political maps show states, countries, cities, and boundaries.

The cardinal directions are north, south, east, and __________.

True/ False: The prime meridian is drawn from north to south.

All good maps must have a compass rose, a key, a scale line, and a_____________.

How many hemispheres are there on earth?

True/ False: The equator line is drawn from east to west.