Map Skills and Geogrraphical Tools

Question 1

Pictures on a map that stand for something in the real world are called_______.

Accepted Answer

symbols

Question 2

Maps that show the natural features of Earth’s surface are called ______ _______.

Accepted Answer

physical map

Question 3

The tool used to help find directions on a map is called a ______ ____.

Accepted Answer

compass rose

Question 4

The only model of the earth that is actually to scale is called a______.

Accepted Answer

globe

Question 5

What&#x27;s the location of the building circled in red?

Accepted Answer

D3

Question 6

Maps that show features that humans have created Earth’s surface, such as political boundaries are called_______ ______.

Accepted Answer

political maps

Question 7

Maps that focus on specific ideas such as, climates, population densities, and economic activities are ____.

Accepted Answer

thematic map

Question 8

_____ _____ is located on a map, and it uses pictures to show what different things mean on a map.

Accepted Answer

map legend or map key

Question 9

A _________shows how distance between two locations on a map compares to the distance in real life.

Accepted Answer

scale

Question 10

The four main directions, north, east, south and west are called_____ _______.

Accepted Answer

cardinal directions

Questions 10