Map Skills

Question 1

A list of symbols that explain things found on the map is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Map Key

Question 2

To find your way from your classroom to the cafeteria, you would most likely use a:

Accepted Answer

Mental map

Question 3

A person who makes maps is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Cartographer

Question 4

Maps are totally useless now that I have GPS on my phone?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

The imaginary lines that run north-south on a map are called:

Accepted Answer

Longitude

Question 6

It's important to know the year a map was created, when looking for a location?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into:

Accepted Answer

Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Question 8

On a map legend, what would this symbol most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Food and Beverage

Question 9

What kind of map is this?

Accepted Answer

Political Map

Question 10

What shows the relationship between the distance on the MAP and the distance in REAL LIFE?

Accepted Answer

Scale

Question 11

Your home address is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

Absolute Location

Question 12

Which of the following are the Intermediate Directions?

Accepted Answer

Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

Question 13

This is a picture of a:

Accepted Answer

Compass Rose

Question 14

The Equator divides the Earth into:

Accepted Answer

Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Question 15

A compass rose shows:

Accepted Answer

Cardinal Directions

Question 16

Look at the TITLE of this map. This is a map of a:

Accepted Answer

Park

Question 17

On a map legend, what would this symbol most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

First Aid

Question 18

The imaginary lines that run east-west on a map are called:

Accepted Answer

Latitude

Questions 18