Grade 6 Social Studies quiz: Map Title, Scale, and Compass Rose

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🗺️ Map Title: Tells you what the map is about. Look for a clear and descriptive title!
• 📏 Map Scale: Shows the relationship between distances on the map and corresponding distances on the ground. It can be represented as a ratio (e.g., 1:100,000), a verbal scale (e.g., 1 inch equals 1 mile), or a graphic scale (a bar line).
• 🧭 Compass Rose: Shows the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and sometimes intermediate directions (Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest). Always find it to orient yourself on the map!
• 📍 Latitude: Imaginary lines that run horizontally around the Earth, measuring distance north or south of the Equator. The Equator is 0° latitude.
• 🌍 Longitude: Imaginary lines that run vertically from the North Pole to the South Pole, measuring distance east or west of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is 0° longitude.
• 💡 Tip: Always check the map legend (key) to understand the symbols and colors used on the map!

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a map title?
   1. A. To indicate the map's author.
   2. B. To provide a brief summary of the map's content.
   3. C. To decorate the map.
   4. D. To show the map's scale.
2. What does a map scale of 1:24,000 mean?
   1. A. 1 inch on the map equals 24 inches on the ground.
   2. B. 1 inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground.
   3. C. 1 mile on the map equals 24,000 miles on the ground.
   4. D. 1 centimeter on the map equals 24 kilometers on the ground.
3. Which direction is typically at the top of a map?
   1. A. South
   2. B. East
   3. C. West
   4. D. North
4. What is the main purpose of a compass rose on a map?
   1. A. To show the distance between locations.
   2. B. To indicate the map's scale.
   3. C. To show directions.
   4. D. To identify the map's title.
5. If a map scale states "1 inch = 10 miles", and two cities are 3 inches apart on the map, how far apart are they in reality?
   1. A. 3 miles
   2. B. 10 miles
   3. C. 30 miles
   4. D. 13 miles
6. Which of the following is NOT typically found on a compass rose?
   1. A. North
   2. B. South
   3. C. East
   4. D. Altitude
7. The Equator is a line of:
   1. A. Longitude at 0°.
   2. B. Latitude at 0°.
   3. C. Longitude at 90°.
   4. D. Latitude at 90°.