Map Skills Vocabulary

Question 1

Physical Characteristics

Answer 1

things that describe the natural environment- landforms and water

Question 2

Human Characteristics

Answer 2

things that describe an area made by humans- bridges, roads, and buildings.

Question 3

Intermediate Directions

Answer 3

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest

Question 4

Relative Location

Answer 4

location of a place compared to another place

Question 5

Map Scale

Answer 5

relationship between the distance on a map and actual distance on Earth

Question 6

Cardinal Directions

Answer 6

North, South, East, West

Question 7

Compass Rose

Answer 7

Circle showing principal directions on a map

Question 8

Absolute Location

Answer 8

Exact position on earth

Question 9

Legend/Key

Answer 9

shows meaning of symbols, colors, and styles on a map

Question 10

Cartographer

Answer 10

person who makes maps

Question 11

Physical Map

Answer 11

Type of map that shows mountains, rivers, lakes, and other landforms

Question 12

Political Map

Answer 12

Type of map that shows borders and boundaries of cities, States, and countries

Question 13

Climate Map

Answer 13

Type of map that shows types of weater

Question 14

Population Map

Answer 14

Type of map that shows where people are located

Question 15

Historical Map

Answer 15

Type of map that shows information from the past