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Maps and Navigation: Finding Your Way

SheelonGeographySocial StudiesEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Latitude, longitude, scale and why every flat map of a round planet has to lie a little. Ten questions on reading the world on paper and on a screen.

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  1. Question 1 of 3

    What does latitude measure?Tap an answer

    Multiple Choice · 20s

  2. Question 2 · unlocks after question 1
  3. Question 3 · unlocks after question 2
  1. What does a map's scale tell you?Multiple Choice · 20s
  2. What do closely spaced contour lines on a map show? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  3. Which direction does a compass needle point?Multiple Choice · 20s
  4. North has always been drawn at the top of maps.True / False · 20s
  5. How does a phone work out where it is?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. What is a topographic map used for?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. What is the symbol on a map showing which way is north called? (two words)Type Answer · 30s

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