Map Reading Skills

Question 1

helps interpret the symbols that appear on the map

Accepted Answer

Map Key

Question 2

a simple map set in the corner of a larger one to show the location in the world

Accepted Answer

locator map

Question 3

a map that show the physical characteristics of a place

Accepted Answer

Physical Map

Question 4

A map that shows where battles or other types of events took place

Accepted Answer

Historical Map

Question 5

a map that shows state or national borders and location of capitals and cities

Accepted Answer

Political Map

Question 6

runs east/west and measures distance north/south of the equator

Accepted Answer

latitude lines

Question 7

this map may deal with current events

Accepted Answer

Special-Purpose Map

Question 8

an area that shares physical and human characteristics

Accepted Answer

region

Question 9

a map that shows the physical characteristics of land and area

Accepted Answer

Elevation Map

Question 10

Shows directions: north, south, east, west

Accepted Answer

compass rose

Question 11

Shows distance

Accepted Answer

scale

Question 12

runs north/south and measures distance east/west of the prime meridian

Accepted Answer

longitude lines

Question 13

a map that shows areas that have common features - US has five of these

Accepted Answer

Regions Map

Questions 13