Directions - Compass Quiz

Directions and Distance Quiz

1. The earth behaves as a giant magnet and has a magnetic field.

True

False

2. A device that helps a user determine direction is a

Compass

Ruler

Map scale

3. In order to find out what distances on the map are equal to on the ground, one should use a

Compass

Magnet

Map scale

4. How many miles across is the following:

THE WORLD

world map image
map ruler
1 INCH EQUALS 10,000 MILES

10,000 miles

2,500 miles

25,000 miles

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