Map Skills Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Geography

Question 1

What does the scale on a map tell you?

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The distance on the map compared to the distance on the ground

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The direction of north

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The symbols used on the map

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The actual distance between two places on the map

Question 2

Which of these imaginary lines goes halfway around the Earth, exactly between the North and South Poles?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

Question 3

On a map, what does the △ symbol usually mean?

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A mountain

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A forest

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A river

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A town

Question 4

On a compass, which direction is to the right of north?

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East

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West

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South

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North-east

Question 5

What's the name of the imaginary line that circles the Earth exactly halfway between the North and South Poles?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

Question 6

Which type of map is most likely to show mountains?

Accepted Answer

Physical map

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Road map

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Political map

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Weather map

Question 7

How do you find the latitude and longitude of a place on a map?

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Use the grid lines

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Use the scale bar

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Use the compass rose

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Use the legend

Question 8

Which symbol on a map usually represents a forest?

Accepted Answer

Green triangle

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Blue square

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Red circle

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Yellow star

Question 9

To find the direction from London to Birmingham on a map, which tool would you use?

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A compass

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A ruler

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A map key

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A protractor

Question 10

What is the main function of the grid lines on a map?

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To help locate places and measure distances

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To indicate the direction of north

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To represent physical features

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To provide a scale for the map

Question 11

What do the lines on a contour map represent?

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Lines of equal height above sea level

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Lines of equal distance from a specific point

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Lines of equal rainfall

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Lines of equal population density

Question 12

What is the main purpose of a map legend?

Accepted Answer

To explain the meaning of the symbols used on the map

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To show the scale of the map

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To indicate the direction of north

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To provide a key to the grid

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to use a map to find your way?

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Asking for directions

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Using the compass rose

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Reading the symbols

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Measuring distances using the scale

Question 14

Which imaginary line 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 Arctic Circle

Question 15

In which direction do you need to go if you are facing west and want to go the opposite way?

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East

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North

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South

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Up

Question 16

How do you find the height of a place using contour lines on a map?

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Follow the lines that connect points of the same height

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Measure the distance between the lines

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Look at the color of the lines

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Count the number of lines

Question 17

What's the difference between a map that shows mountains and rivers and a map that shows countries and borders?

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A topographic map shows mountains and rivers, while a political map shows countries and borders.

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A political map shows mountains and rivers, while a topographic map shows countries and borders.

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Both types of maps show the same information.

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a symbol used on a map?

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A photograph of a mountain

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A red triangle showing danger

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A blue line showing a river

Question 19

Which of these is not a real type of map projection?

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Flat Earth projection

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Mercator projection

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Robinson projection

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Mollweide projection

Question 20

What is the purpose of the key on a map?

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To explain the meaning of the symbols

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To show the scale of the map

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To indicate the direction of the map

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To provide a list of places on the map

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a step in using a map?

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Draw a picture of the map

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Identify the title of the map

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Locate the key

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Use the scale to measure distances

Question 22

What is the difference between a map and a plan?

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A plan is usually more detailed than a map

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A map is smaller than a plan

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A plan shows a larger area than a map

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A map is used for navigation, while a plan is used for design

Question 23

What does the scale on a map show?

Accepted Answer

The actual distance between two places on the ground

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The distance between two places on the map

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The direction to a place

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The height of a place

Question 24

Which direction is the opposite of north?

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South

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East

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West

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Up

Question 25

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into a northern and southern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Latitude

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Longitude

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of map?

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Treasure map

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Physical map

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Political map

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Road map

Question 27

What is the purpose of using a grid reference on a map?

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To find a specific place accurately

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To measure the distance between two places

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To determine the direction to a place

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To measure the area of a place

Question 28

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Prime Meridian

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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International Date Line

Question 29

What is the purpose of a grid on a map?

Accepted Answer

To help you find places

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~~To show the scale of the map~~

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~~To mark the direction of north~~

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~~To indicate the type of land~~

Question 30

What type of map shows the different countries in the world?

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Political map

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~~Physical map~~

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~~Topographic map~~

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~~Road map~~

Question 31

What color is used to show water on a map?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

Question 32

How do you find north on a map?

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Find the compass rose

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Use the map key

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Measure the distance from the equator

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Count the lines of latitude

Question 33

What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?

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Physical maps show landforms, while political maps show country borders

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Political maps show landforms, while physical maps show country borders

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Physical maps show oceans, while political maps show cities

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Political maps show oceans, while physical maps show cities

Question 34

Which of these symbols means 'hospital' on a map?

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A red cross

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A blue circle

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A green triangle

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A yellow square

Question 35

What is the purpose of the map legend?

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To explain the symbols on the map

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To show the scale of the map

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To give directions to places

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To mark important landmarks

Question 36

What is the capital of the United Kingdom?

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London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 37

What is the name of the sea that separates the United Kingdom from France?

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English Channel

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Strait of Gibraltar

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North Sea

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Irish Sea

Question 38

Which of these directions is a cardinal direction?

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North

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Southwest

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East-southeast

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Up

Question 39

What is a compass used for?

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To show the direction

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To tell the time

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To measure distance

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To find out the weather

Question 40

What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?

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Physical maps show natural features, while political maps show human-made features

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Political maps show natural features, while physical maps show human-made features

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They show the same thing

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There is no difference

Question 41

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Greenwich Meridian

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International Date Line

Question 42

Which symbol on a map represents a school?

Accepted Answer

Green cross

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Black square

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Red triangle

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Blue circle

Question 43

On a map, what color usually shows water?

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Blue

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Green

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Red

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Orange

Question 44

Scales on maps are used to:

Accepted Answer

Show how far apart two places are

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Show which direction is north

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Explain the meanings of map symbols

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Provide a list of places on the map

Question 45

On a map, which direction is most often at the top?

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North

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South

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East

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West

Question 46

Which is NOT a way maps are drawn?

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Square

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Mercator

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Cylindrical

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Planar

Question 47

Which of these describes the difference between a relief map and a political map?

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Relief maps show physical features, while political maps show human-made ones

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Political maps show physical features, while relief maps show human-made ones

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Relief maps show both physical and human-made features

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Political maps show both physical and human-made features

Question 48

What tool is used for measuring distances on maps?

Accepted Answer

Scale

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Compass

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Protractor

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Ruler

Question 49

What is a disadvantage of the Mercator map projection?

Accepted Answer

It makes land near the North and South Poles look bigger than it is

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It's hard to draw

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It's only for ocean maps

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It can't fit the entire Earth

Question 50

What is a legend on a map for?

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To explain what the map symbols mean

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To show how big the map is

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To show which direction is north

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To list all the places on the map

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a good way to get better at reading maps?

Accepted Answer

Try to memorize all the map symbols

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Practice using them

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Look at different types of maps

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Ask for help if you need it