Map Skills: Reading and Interpretation - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the United Kingdom?

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Ireland

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 2

Which method is most effective for displaying variations in land elevation on a map?

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Contour lines

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Color coding

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Spot heights

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Shading

Question 3

Why do people sometimes use the Robinson map projection instead of the Mercator map projection?

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The Robinson map shows the correct shapes of continents.

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The Robinson map shows the true distance between places.

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The Robinson map is easier to use for navigation.

Question 4

What does the blue wavy line symbol on a map typically represent?

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River

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Forest

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Mountain

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Road

Question 5

When using maps to make decisions, it's important to consider:

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The age of the map

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The purpose of the map

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The emotions of the mapmaker

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The weather in the area shown on the map

Question 6

Which map is more likely to be accurate: an old map or a new map?

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New map

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Old map

Question 7

How did the ancient Greeks and Romans contribute to the development of modern maps?

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They created a system of lines that cross each other on maps, called latitude and longitude.

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They made the first maps of the entire world.

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Ancient civilizations did not contribute to the development of modern maps.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the legend on a map?

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To explain the symbols used on the map.

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To show the distance between places on the map.

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To provide directions on how to get from one place to another on the map.

Question 9

You have two maps of the same area. Map A has a scale of 1:25,000 and Map B has a scale of 1:250,000. Which map would show more detail?

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Map A (1:25,000) because it has a smaller scale.

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Map B (1:250,000) because it has a larger scale.

Question 10

You have a map with a scale of 1:50,000. A building on the map is 2 centimeters long. What is the actual length of the building?

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100 meters

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1 kilometer

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10 kilometers

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100 kilometers

Question 11

How does the scale of a map affect the level of detail shown?

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A larger scale means more detail.

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A smaller scale means more detail.

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Map scale does not affect detail.

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Map size determines detail.

Question 12

On a map that shows mountains and hills, what do closely spaced contour lines tell you about the land?

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The land is steep.

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The land is flat.

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The land is a valley.

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The land is a hilltop.

Question 13

When making a map of your town, which of these things should you consider when choosing the type of map projection to use?

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The shape of your town, like if it's long and thin or more like a circle.

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How big your town is and how much of the area around it you want to show on the map.

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The colors you want to use on the map.

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If you want the map to be flat (2D) or have some depth (3D).

Question 14

What are the two main types of map projections?

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Conic and Cylindrical

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Flat and Spherical

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Physical and Political

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Contour and Grid

Question 15

What is the main reason we use a grid reference on a map?

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To find the exact position of a place on a map

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To find the distance between two places on a map

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To find the direction of north on a map

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To find the area of a place on a map

Question 16

How can you find the direction of north on a map?

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Using the compass rose

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Using the grid lines

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Using the scale bar

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Using the legend

Question 17

What is the key difference between a physical map and a political map?

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A physical map shows natural features, while a political map shows human-made features.

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A political map shows natural features, while a physical map shows human-made features.

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Both physical and political maps show both natural and human-made features.

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Neither physical nor political maps show natural or human-made features.

Question 18

What do contour lines on a map show?

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Places with the same height above sea level

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Boundaries of countries

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Direction of rivers

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Location of roads

Question 19

What can you find in a map legend?

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The symbols used on the map

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The scale of the map

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The grid references for different places

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The direction of north

Question 20

Which of these is not categorized as a type of map symbol?

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Relief feature

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Point symbol

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Line symbol

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Area symbol

Question 21

What is the main purpose of a grid reference?

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To locate a specific place on a map

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To measure the distance between two points on a map

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To determine the direction of a place on a map

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To find the elevation of a place on a map

Question 22

In a grid reference, what does the letter 'E' stand for?

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East

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West

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North

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South

Question 23

What differentiates a contour line from an altitude line?

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Contour lines connect points of equal height, while altitude lines connect points of equal distance from sea level.

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Contour lines connect points of equal distance from sea level, while altitude lines connect points of equal height.

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There is no difference between contour lines and altitude lines.

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Contour lines are found on topographic maps, while altitude lines are found on weather maps.

Question 24

What is the recommended method for measuring the distance between two places on a map?

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Using a scale

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Using a ruler

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Using a string

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Using your fingers

Question 25

Which of these is not a type of map projection?

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Cartesian

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Cylindrical

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Azimuthal

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Equirectangular

Question 26

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

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Measuring distances

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Comparing sizes

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Finding directions

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Calculating elevations

Question 27

A scale of 1:25,000 means that:

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1 cm on the map represents 25,000 cm on the ground

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25,000 cm on the map represents 1 cm on the ground

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1cm on the map represents 250,000 cm on the ground

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250,000 cm on the map represents 1 cm on the ground

Question 28

What is the purpose of using a legend on a map?

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To explain the symbols used on the map

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To show the scale of the map

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To give directions to places on the map

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To indicate the elevation of different areas

Question 29

Which of the following is a human-made feature that can be shown on a map?

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Roads

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Rivers

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Lakes

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Forests

Question 30

What is a map scale used for on a map?

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To show the distance between places on the map

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To show what direction to travel

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To identify different landforms on the map

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To show the shape of the area

Question 31

What do the contour lines on a map represent?

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The height of the land

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The slope of the land

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The type of vegetation on the land

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The population density of the area

Question 32

What is a grid reference used for on a map?

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Pinpoint places on the map

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Measure distances between two places on the map

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Show the direction to a particular place

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Show the scale of the map

Question 33

What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?

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Physical map shows natural features while a political map shows human-made features.

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Political map shows natural features while a physical map shows human-made features.

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Both physical and political maps show both natural and human-made features.

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Physical maps are larger than political maps.

Question 34

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 35

Which of these is a type of map projection?

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Mercator

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Globe

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Compass

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Legend

Question 36

What does a map's scale show us?

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The distance between two points on the map

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The size of the area covered by the map

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The level of detail on the map

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The direction to travel

Question 37

What do we use a grid reference for?

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To find a precise location on a map

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To measure the gap between two points

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To indicate the way to go

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To show how high a place is

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a way we can analyze spatial data using a map?

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Learning facts off by heart

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Spotting patterns

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Making comparisons

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Reaching conclusions

Question 39

What's the difference between a physical map and a political map?

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Physical maps show natural features and political maps show features made by humans.

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Political maps show natural features and physical maps show features made by humans.

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Both types of map show the same things, but at different sizes.

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There's no difference between the two.

Question 40

Which of these features would you expect to see on a map of the United Kingdom?

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The River Thames

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Great Barrier Reef

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The Amazon Rainforest

Question 41

What does a scale bar on a map show?

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The distance between two points on the map

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The direction to different locations

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The size of different features

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The time it takes to travel between places

Question 42

Which of these symbols represents a river on a map?

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A blue line

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A green line

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A red line

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A black line

Question 43

What type of scale is used on a map that shows the same level of detail everywhere?

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Equal scale

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Large scale

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Medium scale

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Small scale

Question 44

Which of these is a feature of a physical map?

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It shows natural features

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It shows man-made features

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It shows population density

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It shows climate

Question 45

What is the legend on a map used for?

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Explaining the symbols used on the map

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Showing the scale of the map

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Showing grid references

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Showing compass directions

Question 46

How can GIS help city planners improve their city plans?

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GIS helps city planners view and understand data on maps, allowing them to make better decisions about where to build schools, parks, and roads.

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GIS helps city planners create visually appealing maps for public display.

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GIS helps city planners design new buildings and roads.

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GIS is not used in city planning.

Question 47

What is the purpose of a map scale?

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To show the distance between two points on the map

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To show the direction of north

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To indicate the size of the map

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To show the symbols used on the map

Question 48

What line on a map connects points of equal height?

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Contour line

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Latitude line

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Longitude line

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Grid line

Question 49

What is the purpose of a map scale?

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To represent the distance between two points on the map

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To indicate the area covered by the map

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To identify the symbols used on the map

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To calculate the height of land

Question 50

Which of the following features marks the height of mountains on a map?

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Contour lines

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Roads

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Rivers

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Green triangles

Question 51

What does the contour line on a map represent?

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The height of the land above sea level

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The distance between two points

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The direction of the wind

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The type of vegetation

Question 52

What is one good way to identify a landmark on a map?

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Use the map's key

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Use the map's scale

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Follow the roads or rivers to find it

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Look at the colors on the map

Question 53

Which of the following would be the best map to use when planning a road trip?

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A large-scale map

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A small-scale map

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An aerial photograph

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A satellite image

Question 54

What is the main purpose of a key on a map?

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To explain the symbols used on the map

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To show the location of important features

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To provide a scale for measuring distances

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To identify the author of the map

Question 55

Which of these is a type of map projection?

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Mercator projection

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Scale projection

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Grid projection

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Symbol projection

Question 56

What does the scale of a map tell us?

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The ratio of the distance on the map to the distance on the ground

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The distance between two points on the map

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The number of symbols used on the map

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The direction of north on the map

Question 57

Which symbol is used to represent a river on a map?

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A blue line

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A green circle

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A red triangle

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A black dot

Question 58

What is a grid reference for?

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To find a place on a map

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To measure distances on a map

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To find the direction of north on a map

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To draw a map scale

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a use for a map?

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Predicting the weather

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Finding places

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Showing features

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Analysing data

Question 60

What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?

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Physical maps show natural features while political maps show human features.

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Political maps show natural features while physical maps show human features.

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Both types show both natural and human features.

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They are exactly the same thing.

Question 61

What does a legend do on a map?

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Shows the symbols used on the map

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Shows the direction of north

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Shows the scale of the map

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Gives lots of detail about the map area

Question 62

How do maps help in planning cities?

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Arranging buildings and roads in new cities

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Forecasting weather patterns

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Studying history

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Guiding hikers in forests

Question 63

What type of map displays the natural features of an area, like mountains and rivers?

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Physical map

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Political map

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Weather map

Question 64

Which of these is not a type of map projection?

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Globe

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Mercator

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Orthographic

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Polar