10 questions
Which of the following would NOT be shown on a PHYSICAL MAP?
Lakes
Rainforests
Rivers
Gold
Elevation
Use your USA map: Abby flew from North Carolina to Oklahoma. Which direction did she fly?
East
West
North
Southeast
Which part of a map is CORRECTLY described below:
The scale bar tells you direction and location on a map.
The compass shows you symbols on a map.
The title tells you who made the map and how long it took them.
The map key explains the colors and symbols used on a map.
Tyler is studying weather and hurricanes and knows one is forming over the Atlantic Ocean. He wants to track the hurricane and see if it will hit any major cities and how many people will be impacted by the storm. Which type of map would help him do this?
Physical map
Population map
Resource map
Topographic map
Which type of map do you think this map key belongs to?
Climate map
Political map
Resource map
Population map
Which statement about the location of TEXAS is correct?
Texas is North of Kansas.
Texas is Southeast of Colorado.
Texas is East of Louisiana.
Texas is North of Maine.
What do climate maps show?
The natural resources of an area
Countries and cities
The major physical features of an area
The usual weather conditions of an area
Which type of map would have this key?
Population map
Physical map
Resource map
Climate map
Elevation map
Which statement about political maps is FALSE?
Political maps show the location of major cities and capitals.
Political maps usually use a star to show country capitals.
On a political map, each country is usually a different color.
Political maps use contour lines to show where countries are.
Which part of a map usually tells you what TYPE of map you are looking at?
Map key
Scale bar
Title
Bottom
Top