Multiple choice

To understand what the map is showing, you should look at the _____.

  1. key

  2. compass rose

  3. title

  4. scale bar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The title of a map is the first element you should look at because it clearly states what the map is showing and what geographic area it covers. The key explains the symbols used, the compass rose shows directions, and the scale bar shows distances, but none of these define the overall subject of the map.

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