Map Reading

Question 1

Map

Answer 1

a representation of the earth, or a portion of the earth drawn to scale on a flat surface

Question 2

cardinal points

Answer 2

the four directions on the map, i.e north, south, east and west

Question 3

scale

Answer 3

ratio between distance on a map and corresponding distance on land, connecting the two points represented by the same unit

Question 4

legend

Answer 4

a list of conventional signs and symbols given at the bottom of each topographical map so as to facilitate its study

Question 5

magnetic compass

Answer 5

a device used to find the direction

Question 6

globe

Answer 6

a mini 3D model of the earth

Question 7

why is a map more accurate than a globe

Answer 7

a map is drawn to scale, gives us accurate and detailed information, a globe is not drawn to scale

Question 8

a verbal is not as popular as a linear scale

Answer 8

verbal is expressed in words, linear is drawn to scale, linear is used by military and geographers

Question 9

pole star is useful in finding directions

Answer 9

it points to the northern direction its stationary in the sky, it is the brightest star