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Cardinal Points and Maps

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Which direction does the right side of a map represent?

East (correct)

North

West

South

What is the purpose of a map's key or legend?

To show the title of the map

To display the scale of the map

To indicate the border of the area

To explain the meaning of symbols and colors (correct)

What is NOT a cardinal point on a compass?

North

South

East

Middle (correct)

Which of the following correctly describes what a scale on a map indicates?

<p>The size of the area represented on the map</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of directions are part of the eight-point compass?

<p>North and South East</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cardinal Points

A compass shows directions.
Cardinal points are North, South, East, and West.
On a map, East is on the right, West on the left, North on top, and South on the bottom.
An eight-point compass provides more precise directions (NE, SE, NW, SW).

Maps

Maps show the earth's surface, or parts of it.
Maps display countries, locations, and features.
Maps show natural features (hills, valleys, rivers, mountains, beaches) and man-made features (buildings, roads).
Maps typically include: A title, a key/legend, a scale, a compass, and a border.
The title names the area.
The key explains symbols and colors.
The border separates areas.
The scale shows the relationship between map size and actual size.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of cardinal points and maps. You'll learn about the four main directions, their positions on a map, and the essential components of maps, including titles, keys, scales, and borders. Test your understanding of how to read and interpret maps effectively!