Map Skills Challenge
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet to practice reading and understanding maps, focusing on key map elements and directions.
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Map Skills Challenge
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use your knowledge of map skills to complete the challenges.
1. What is the purpose of a map key or legend?
To show the direction of north
To explain the symbols on a map
To measure distances between places
To draw the map itself
2. Which cardinal direction is opposite of West?
North
South
East
Southeast
3. A compass rose shows the directions on a map.
4. The relationship between a distance on a map and the actual distance on the ground is called the map's .
5. Lines of run east to west and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
6. Look at the map below. If you are standing at the 'X' and want to go to the 'House', in which direction would you travel?
7. All maps show the entire world.
True
False
8. The Equator is a real physical line that divides the Earth.
True
False
Match the map term with its definition.
9. Grid
a. A drawing that shows a specific area
10. Map
b. Lines that cross to locate places
11. Scale
c. Shows real distance vs. map distance
12. Observe the map below. What does the blue color likely represent?
