Compass Direction

Question 1

Steps used to find direction

Answer 1

Locate both starting and ending points

Draw a line connection the starting and ending point

Draw a vertical line through the starting point

Read the direction of location from the starting point

Key notes: To is referred to ending point

From is referred to starting point

Question 2

The eight point compass

Answer 2

Be able to label the 8 point compass and know how to read the compass direction on a map. Remember from is the starting point and to is the ending point

Question 3

Key terms

Answer 3

Scale - Map scale refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and corresponding distance to the ground

Height - The measurement of someone or something from head to toe

Contour - An imaginary line that connects points of equal value. A contour map typically shows multiple contours such as elevation or temperature countours.

Vertical Interval - This is the vertical distance between the contour