Maptastic Map Concepts!

Pre- and Post-Assessment

1. What is a map, and why would you use one?

2. Why are maps important?
3. What shape is the planet Earth?
4. What is a cartographer?
5. Please label the following map:

C
A
B
C
6. What is the difference between a political map and a relief map?
7. Explain or draw an example of birds eye view.
8. What is Floridas capital? Explain or draw how it might be recognized on a map?
9. What is a map key used for?

10. What are the different purposes for maps?

12. Please label this compass rose.

13. In which direction is this compass pointed? Draw an arrow to indicate which way is north, according to this
compass.

14. Why are the uses of compasses on maps important for travel?
16. If you are standing in Kansas (on the blue x), in which cardinal direction is the state of California? Use the
map below:

18. Have you or your family ever used a map? Please explain when or why.
19. On what continent is the United States?
20. Draw a map of your neighborhood. Be sure to label it appropriately.