This board helps players review Map Skills through a Jeopardy-style game format on Kleveroo. It includes categories such as Directions, Map Features, Latitude & Longitude, Types of Maps, Use the Map. It is useful for classroom review, team trivia, family game night, test prep, and group play.
- Classroom review
- Test prep
- Team trivia
- Group play
- Family game night
A peek at what's on the board — 5 categories and one sample clue from each. Answers stay hidden until you open them, so the game still works.
What are the four cardinal directions?
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north, south, east, and west
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What map feature explains symbols and colors?
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legend or key
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Lines of latitude run mainly east-west or north-south?
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east-west
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Which map type emphasizes landforms, elevation, and bodies of water?
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physical map
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If a town is east of a lake, which direction would you travel from the lake to reach the town?
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east
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Board content
Directions
- $100 — What are the four cardinal directions?
- north, south, east, and west
- $200 — What direction is opposite north?
- south
- $300 — What direction is opposite east?
- west
- $400 — What map symbol shows directions?
- compass rose
- $500 — What direction lies between north and east?
- northeast
Map Features
- $100 — What map feature explains symbols and colors?
- legend or key
- $200 — What feature tells the relationship between map distance and real distance?
- scale
- $300 — What is the main name at the top of a map called?
- title
- $400 — What symbol might show a state capital on a map?
- a star
- $500 — Why is a map key useful?
- it explains what symbols mean
Latitude & Longitude
- $100 — Lines of latitude run mainly east-west or north-south?
- east-west
- $200 — Lines of longitude run mainly east-west or north-south?
- north-south
- $300 — What imaginary line is at 0 degrees latitude?
- Equator
- $400 — What imaginary line is at 0 degrees longitude?
- Prime Meridian
- $500 — Coordinates using latitude and longitude help identify what?
- a location on Earth
Types of Maps
- $100 — Which map type emphasizes landforms, elevation, and bodies of water?
- physical map
- $200 — Which map type shows borders between states or countries?
- political map
- $300 — Which map might show average rainfall across a region?
- thematic map
- $400 — Which map would best help you locate mountain ranges?
- physical map
- $500 — Which map would best show state capitals?
- political map
Use the Map
- $100 — If a town is east of a lake, which direction would you travel from the lake to reach the town?
- east
- $200 — A map scale says 1 inch equals 50 miles. Two cities are 3 inches apart. About how far apart are they?
- 150 miles
- $300 — If you move south on a map, are you usually moving toward the top or bottom?
- bottom
- $400 — What should you check first if you do not understand a map symbol?
- the legend or key
- $500 — Why do maps use scale instead of showing places at their real size?
- real places are too large to fit on the page
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