Maps Review Worksheet
| # | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | A map is a drawing of all or part of the Earth's surface on a flat surface. |
| 2 | Maps are used to find locations or plan travel routes. |
| 3 | A map legend explains the symbols used on the map. |
| 4 | A compass rose shows direction on a map. |
| 5 | It shows which direction is north. |
| 6 | North, south, east, and west. |
| 7 | Scale shows the relationship between distance on the map and distance on the ground. |
| 8 | It helps people measure real distances accurately. |
| 9 | A physical map shows natural features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. |
| 10 | A political map shows borders, countries, states, or provinces. |
| 11 | It shows roads, highways, and routes for travel. |
| 12 | It is used to show land elevation and terrain features. |
| 13 | They represent elevation and shape of the land. |
| 14 | A map projection is a way of showing the curved Earth on a flat map. |
| 15 | They matter because every flat map creates some distortion. |
| 16 | Distortion is when size, shape, distance, or direction is not shown perfectly. |
| 17 | The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the middle of the Earth. |
| 18 | A latitude line runs east to west and measures distance north or south of the Equator. |
| 19 | A longitude line runs north to south and measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. |
| 20 | The Prime Meridian is the starting line for measuring longitude. |
| 21 | It is used to locate places more accurately. |
| 22 | Coordinates are numbers or letters used to identify a location on a grid. |
| 23 | A map provides a visual overview of routes, distances, and nearby features. |
| 24 | The title tells you what the map is about. |
| 25 | It helps you understand what the symbols on the map mean. |
| 26 | A star, line, dot, or icon can be a map symbol. |
| 27 | Maps help people study places, borders, migration, population, and regional patterns. |
| 28 | An atlas is a book or collection of maps. |
| 29 | A map is flat, while a globe is a round model of the Earth. |
| 30 | A globe shows the Earth’s shape more accurately with less distortion. |
| 31 | 3 cm represents 30 km. |
| 32 | You would travel east. |
| 33 | It means the city is closer to the north side of the country. |
| 34 | Absolute location gives the exact position, while relative location describes where something is in relation to another place. |
| 35 | For example, a school is next to the library. |
| 36 | It shows where many people live and where fewer people live. |
| 37 | Map data can help governments plan roads, services, and emergency response. |
| 38 | Symbols must be clear and easy for readers to understand. |
| 39 | Maps help people choose routes, compare places, and understand locations. |
| 40 | Maps are important because they help people understand geography, relationships between places, and patterns on Earth. |