Map Skills — Fiche d'exercices de Geography

Grades 5–7 Difficulté facile 10 problèmes

Maps are tools for representing Earth's surface. Key elements include title, legend (key), scale, compass rose, and grid lines. Understanding these lets you locate places and interpret spatial information.

Latitude lines run east-west and measure distance north or south of the equator (0°). Longitude lines run north-south and measure east or west of the Prime Meridian (0°, Greenwich, England). Coordinates use (latitude, longitude).

Map scale shows the ratio between map distance and real distance. A scale of 1:100,000 means 1 cm on the map equals 100,000 cm (1 km) on the ground.

Compétences travaillées

  • Reading latitude and longitude
  • Using map legends and scale
  • Identifying cardinal and intermediate directions
  • Interpreting physical and political maps
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Fiche d'exercices : Map Skills

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  1. 1.What is the difference between latitude and longitude? Explain in 2--3 sentences.

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  1. 2.Which of the following best describes the purpose of a map scale?
    1. A. To show the cardinal directions
    2. B. To indicate the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on Earth
    3. C. To list the symbols used on the map
    4. D. To display the names of countries

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  1. 3.Name the four cardinal directions and the four intermediate directions.

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  1. 4.A map key (or legend) is used to:
    1. A. Show the title of the map
    2. B. Explain the symbols and colors on the map
    3. C. Measure distances on the map
    4. D. Indicate the map's orientation

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  1. 5.What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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  1. 6.Which line of longitude is considered the prime meridian?
    1. A. 0 degrees longitude
    2. B. 180 degrees longitude
    3. C. 90 degrees east longitude
    4. D. 45 degrees west longitude

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  1. 7.Explain why map projections are necessary and name one limitation of any map projection.
  2. 8.If a map has a scale of 1 inch = 100 miles, how many miles does 3.5 inches represent on the map?

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  1. 9.Which of the following is NOT a common type of map?
    1. A. Physical map
    2. B. Political map
    3. C. Historical map
    4. D. Musical map

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  1. 10.Write a short paragraph (4--5 sentences) explaining how a compass rose helps a person navigate using a map. Include the terms cardinal directions and orientation.

Corrigé

  1. 1.
    Réponse finale : Latitude lines run east-west and measure distance north or south of the Equator. Longitude lines run north-south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. Together they form a grid system used to locate places on Earth.
  2. 2.
    Réponse finale : b) To indicate the relationship between distance on the map and actual distance on Earth.
  3. 3.
    Réponse finale : Cardinal directions: North, South, East, West. Intermediate directions: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest.
  4. 4.
    Réponse finale : b) Explain the symbols and colors on the map.
  5. 5.
    Réponse finale : The Equator (0 degrees latitude).

Corrigé (suite)

  1. 6.
    Réponse finale : a) 0 degrees longitude.
  2. 7.
    Réponse finale : Map projections are necessary because the Earth is a sphere and maps are flat. A limitation is that all projections distort at least one of the following: shape, area, distance, or direction. For example, the Mercator projection greatly distorts the size of landmasses near the poles.
  3. 8.
    3.5 inches ×\times 100 miles/inch = 350 miles.
    Réponse finale : 3.5 inches ×\times 100 miles/inch = 350 miles.
  4. 9.
    Réponse finale : d) Musical map.
  5. 10.
    Réponse finale : A compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the orientation of the map. It displays the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and often the intermediate directions. By aligning the compass rose with a real compass, a person can determine which way to travel. This helps the user understand the map's layout and navigate accurately.
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Erreurs fréquentes à éviter

  • Confusing latitude with longitude
  • Forgetting that latitude comes first in coordinates (lat, long)
  • Misreading scale units
  • Ignoring map projection distortions at poles

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