Introduction to Maps Quiz

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Quiz

Test your knowledge of maps and the tools we use to read them.

Questions

What does a map show?
1. What the weather will be
2. What a place looks like from above
3. A list of animals
4. The time of day
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Answer: What a place looks like from above
A map shows what a place looks like from above, helping us understand where things are.
A map key helps you understand what the symbols on a map mean.
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Answer: True
The map key, or legend, tells you what each symbol on the map represents.
What are the four directions shown on a compass rose?
1. Up, Down, Left, Right
2. Fast, Slow, High, Low
3. North, South, East, West
4. Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry
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Answer: North, South, East, West
The four cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West, all shown on a compass rose.
What is a symbol on a map?
1. A math problem
2. A small picture or color that stands for something real
3. A person's name
4. A type of animal
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Answer: A small picture or color that stands for something real
A symbol is a small picture or color on a map that stands for a real place or thing.
Maps can only show neighborhoods, not the whole world.
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Answer: False
Maps can show neighborhoods, cities, countries, or even the entire world.
If you wanted to find out what a blue area means on a map, where would you look?
1. The title
2. The compass rose
3. The map key
4. The border
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Answer: The map key
The map key explains what each color and symbol on the map means.
Which direction is usually shown at the top of a map?
1. South
2. East
3. West
4. North
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Answer: North
On most maps, North is shown at the top as a standard convention.
A world map shows all the countries and oceans on Earth.
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Answer: True
A world map shows all of the continents, countries, and oceans on our planet.

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