Maps and Directions Practice Questions

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Easy

What do we call a drawing that represents a place from above?

A. Map

B. Photo

C. Diagram

D. Chart

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Correct Answer: A

A map is a representation of an area as seen from above, showing various features.

Easy

Which direction is opposite to East on a map?

A. West

B. North

C. South

D. Northeast

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Correct Answer: A

West is directly opposite to East on a compass rose.

Easy

If you are facing North, which direction will your right hand point?

A. East

B. South

C. West

D. North

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Correct Answer: A

When facing North, the right hand points towards East.

Medium

What does a map symbol that looks like a blue wavy line usually represent?

A. A river

B. A road

C. A railway

D. A border

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Correct Answer: A

A blue wavy line on a map typically indicates the presence of a river, as water bodies are commonly represented by blue colors.

Medium

If you are facing north and turn 90 degrees to your right, which direction are you facing now?

A. East

B. West

C. North-East

D. South

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Correct Answer: A

Turning 90 degrees to the right from north leads you to face east, as the cardinal directions are arranged in a clockwise manner.

Medium

Which of the following is NOT typically found on a map’s legend?

A. Scale

B. Distance

C. Map title

D. Weather conditions

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Correct Answer: D

Weather conditions are not typically included in a map's legend, which usually contains information on symbols, scale, and map title.

Medium

In a map, which color is typically used to represent land?

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Red

D. Yellow

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Correct Answer: B

Green is commonly used to depict land areas, especially in maps showing vegetation or geographical features.

Hard

Which of the following symbols on a map represents a hospital?

A. A red cross

B. A blue square

C. A green triangle

D. A yellow star

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Correct Answer: A

A red cross is a universally recognized symbol for medical facilities, including hospitals.

Hard

If you are at point A on a map and need to move 3 cm east and then 4 cm north to reach point B, what is the straight-line distance from A to B?

A. 5 cm

B. 7 cm

C. 6 cm

D. 8 cm

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Correct Answer: A

Using the Pythagorean theorem, the straight-line distance is 5 cm (sqrt(3^2 + 4^2)).

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Hard

In a map, if 1 cm represents 1 km, how far is 8 cm in real distance?

A. 8 km

B. 4 km

C. 2 km

D. 10 km

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Correct Answer: A

Using the scale provided, 8 cm on the map translates directly to 8 km in real distance.

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Maps and Directions — Class 4 EVS Practice Questions Online

This page contains 356 practice MCQs for the chapter Maps and Directions in Class 4 EVS. The questions are organized by difficulty — 112 easy, 171 medium, 73 hard — so you can choose the right level for your preparation.

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