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Grade 6 Map Components
Distortion on a map may change the shape of
  1. a globe.
  2. the equator.
  3. the prime meridian.
  4. some land masses.
Grade 6 Map Components
Flat maps were invented because it was impossible to make a globe that was                                                       .
  1. pretty enough for people to want.
  2. big enough to fit the oceans on.
  3. complete enough to use and convenient enough to carry.
Grade 6 Map Components
A guide telling you what each symbol represents is called:
  1. Map Key
  2. Meridian
  3. Parallel Lines
  4. Continent
Grade 6 Map Components
You have                 when you can read, and understand a map.
  1. key
  2. map skills
  3. scale
  4. compass rose
Grade 6 Map Components
This type of map shows the borders between countries.
  1. physical
  2. political
  3. topographic
  4. thematic
Grade 6 Map Components
What is the name of the intersecting pattern that is formed by the lines of longitude and latitude?
  1. geographic grid
  2. intersecting circles
  3. degrees
  4. coordinates
Grade 6 Map Components
Scales that are used to represent distances between points on a map are called
  1. bar scales
  2. titles
  3. locators
  4. meridians
Grade 6 Map Components
What is the best way to find out the subject of a map?
  1. Find the map key
  2. Study the scale
  3. Study the compass rose
  4. Read the title
Grade 6 Map Components
What is a hemisphere?
Grade 6 Map Components
A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show
  1. the true shapes of continents and oceans.
  2. city streets.
  3. a distorted view of the Earth.
  4. a particular region in lots of detail.
Grade 6 Map Components
Physical maps present the works in nature. Circle the answer that best describes what physical maps show.
  1. vegetation
  2. elevation of the terrain
  3. jungles, deserts
  4. depressions below sea level
  5. open grasslands
  6. mountains, highlands and lowlands
  7. all of the above
Grade 6 Map Components
Which is NOT a use for a map?
  1. show the shapes of a surface
  2. show the location of objects
  3. show how objects age with time
  4. show the types of rocks in an area
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