Quiz: How to Read a Map

Quiz: How to Read a Map

1. What is used to show directions on a map?
Compass rose
Calendar
Clock

2. What does a map key or legend show?
The meaning of symbols
Directions only
Names of countries

3. What do blue lines on a map usually show?
Rivers or water bodies
Roads
Mountains

4. Which symbol might represent a hospital on a map?
A red cross
A tree
A car

5. What does a scale on a map help with?
Measuring distance
Telling time
Playing music

6. What does green color on most maps represent?
Forest or land
Water
Sky

7. Why are symbols used on maps?
To represent real things
To decorate the map
To confuse readers

8. Which part of the map helps you know the direction?
Compass
Scale
Key

9. What would you use a road map for?
To find streets and highways
To find oceans
To measure rainfall

10. What tool helps you measure distances on a map?
Map scale
Symbol chart
Weather graph