Map Skills: Learn to Navigate and Explore the World

Question 1

Which of these features can be found on a map of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The River Thames

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Great Wall of China

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 2

What's the best way to find north on a map?

Accepted Answer

Use a compass.

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Look for the North Star.

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Check the map key.

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Ask an adult.

Question 3

What is the name of the imaginary line that circles the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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Arctic Circle

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a symbol that you might see on a map?

Accepted Answer

Question mark

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Tree

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Building

Question 5

The top of a map usually points to:

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North

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South

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East

Question 6

Which of these is a man-made feature you might see on a map?

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Road

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Tree

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Mountain

Question 7

What is the main difference between a map and a globe?

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A map is flat and a globe is round

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A globe is flat and a map is round

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A map shows the whole Earth and a globe shows only part of it

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A globe shows the whole Earth and a map shows only part of it

Question 8

What is a map legend used for?

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To show which symbols mean what on a map

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To show the scale of a map

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To indicate the direction of travel

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To show the location of landmarks

Question 9

Which of these is an example of a man-made feature?

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A bridge

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A river

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A mountain

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A forest

Question 10

What does the north arrow on a map show you?

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Where north is

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Where south is

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Where east is

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Where west is

Question 11

What does the legend on a map do?

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Shows the symbols used on the map

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Tells you the history of the map

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Gives you directions to places

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Lists all the names of places on the map

Question 12

What does the arrow pointing to the letter N on a map show?

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The direction of north

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The direction of south

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The direction of east

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The direction of west

Question 13

What is the best way to find a place on a map?

Accepted Answer

Look at the legend to find the symbol for the place

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Use the scale to measure the distance to the place

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Use the compass to find the direction to the place

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Follow the roads on the map

Question 14

What is a map key?

Accepted Answer

A list of the symbols used on the map

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A list of the directions on the map

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A list of the scales on the map

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A list of the names of places on the map

Question 15

What is a map legend useful for?

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Explaining the symbols used on the map

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Showing the scale of the map

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Showing the direction of the map

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Showing the names of places on the map

Question 16

When planning a road trip to enjoy scenic views, which map symbol should you look for?

Accepted Answer

A green line with trees

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A red line

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A blue line with a ship

Question 17

Which direction is usually shown at the top of most maps?

Accepted Answer

North

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South

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East

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West

Question 18

What does a blue symbol on a map usually represent?

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Water

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Land

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Forest

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Town

Question 19

What should you do first when using a map?

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Look at the title

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Find the key

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Check the scale

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Orient the map

Question 20

Which is NOT a compass direction?

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Up

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North

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South

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East

Question 21

How can you best show someone how to get to your house using a map?

Accepted Answer

Draw the route on the map

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Describe the route verbally

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Use a compass to guide them

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Use a GPS device

Question 22

Which way does the compass needle point to?

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North

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East

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West

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South

Question 23

Which type of map shows mountains, rivers, and oceans?

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A physical map

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A political map

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A road map

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A tourist map

Question 24

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into two equal halves?

Accepted Answer

The Equator

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The Prime Meridian

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The Tropic of Cancer

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The Tropic of Capricorn

Question 25

Which of the following is a continent?

Accepted Answer

Europe

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London

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The Amazon Rainforest

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The Atlantic Ocean

Question 26

What is a special feature of a compass?

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It has a needle that points north

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It has a dial that shows directions

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It has a scale to measure distances

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It has a mirror to reflect the sun

Question 27

Which way is north on a map?

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Usually up

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Down

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Left

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Right

Question 28

How do you use a map to plan a trip?

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Find your starting point, then find the best way to get to your destination.

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Guess which way to go and follow that.

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Just start driving and see where you end up.

Question 29

What's the difference between a physical map and a political map?

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A physical map shows things like mountains and rivers. A political map shows countries and cities.

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A physical map shows countries and cities. A political map shows mountains and rivers.

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A physical map has more detail than a political map.

Question 30

What symbol on a map usually shows a river?

Accepted Answer

A wavy blue line

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A green triangle

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A red circle

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A black dot

Question 31

If a map's scale says 1 cm is equal to 10 km in real life, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

1 centimeter on the map is the same as 10 kilometers in the real world.

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1 centimeter on the map is the same as 1000 kilometers in the real world.

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1 centimeter on the map is the same as 1 kilometer in the real world.

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1 centimeter on the map is the same as 100 kilometers in the real world.

Question 32

What does the legend on a map do?

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It tells you what the symbols on the map mean.

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It shows the names of all the places on the map.

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It tells you the history of the place on the map.

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It shows the distance between places on the map.

Question 33

What's the best way to get better at reading maps?

Accepted Answer

Practice using maps as often as you can.

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Never use maps.

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Memorize all the symbols on a map.

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Only use maps when you have to.

Question 34

What is the most important thing to remember when using a map?

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Always check the scale and legend before using a map

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Always carry a compass when using a map

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Always use the most up-to-date map you can find