Map and Atlas Skills: Learn to Locate Places on Maps and Atlases

Question 1

What is the name of the line that separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Greenwich Meridian

Question 2

Which of these countries can be found in Asia?

Accepted Answer

China

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Brazil

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Australia

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United States

Question 3

Which of the following is a river?

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River

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Mountain

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Desert

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Forest

Question 4

Which of the following is something made by humans?

Accepted Answer

Dam

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Mountain

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River

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Forest

Question 5

What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris

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New York

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Beijing

Question 6

Which of the following is a large group of mountains in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Andes

Question 7

What is an atlas different from a map?

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An atlas is a collection of maps, while a map is a single picture of an area.

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A map shows a small area, while an atlas shows a large area.

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An atlas shows a small area, while a map shows a large area.

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A map is a flat picture of the Earth, while an atlas is a three-dimensional picture.

Question 8

What does a grid reference do?

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It gives a set of numbers and letters that show where a place is on a map.

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It gives a set of symbols that stand for different things on a map.

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It shows how far apart two places are on a map.

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It helps you to find your way around a map with a compass.

Question 9

What is the best way to plan a journey on a map?

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Find the shortest way, avoiding any problems.

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Use a compass to measure how far it is.

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Draw a straight line between the two places.

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Use a ruler to measure how far it is.

Question 10

What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 11

Which country is the largest in the world by area?

Accepted Answer

Russia

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United States

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China

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Canada

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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River Thames

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Ben Nevis

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Lake District

Question 13

Which country is located to the west of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

France

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Germany

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Spain

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Italy

Question 14

Which of the following is a major city in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris

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Berlin

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Rome

Question 15

Which of the following is a county in the United Kingdom?

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Yorkshire

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California

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Ontario

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Bavaria

Question 16

Which continent is the United Kingdom a part of?

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Europe

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Asia

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Africa

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North America

Question 17

Which city is in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris

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Rome

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Berlin

Question 18

What is the capital city of England?

Accepted Answer

London

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Manchester

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Liverpool

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Birmingham

Question 19

Choose the physical feature that belongs to the United Kingdom:

Accepted Answer

The River Thames

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Alps

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The Sahara Desert

Question 20

What body of water separates the United Kingdom from France?

Accepted Answer

The English Channel

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The North Sea

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The Atlantic Ocean

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The Mediterranean Sea

Question 21

Identify the mountain range found in northern United Kingdom:

Accepted Answer

The Pennines

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The Pyrenees

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The Alps

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The Himalayas

Question 22

Which traditional food is associated with the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Fish and chips

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Pizza

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Sushi

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Tacos

Question 23

What is the currency used in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pound sterling

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 24

What is the name of the biggest ocean in the world?

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Pacific Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 25

Which of the following is a physical feature?

Accepted Answer

Mountain

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City

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Road

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Language

Question 26

Which of the following is the tallest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

Question 27

What is the name of the strait that divides Great Britain from Ireland?

Accepted Answer

English Channel

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Strait of Hormuz

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Bering Strait

Question 28

What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

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Belfast

Question 29

Which of the following is a major river in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Nile

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River Danube

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River Amazon

Question 30

What is the name of the mountain range that runs through the north of England?

Accepted Answer

Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Andes

Question 31

Which city is famous for its shipbuilding industry?

Accepted Answer

Liverpool

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Glasgow

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Manchester

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Birmingham

Question 32

What is a characteristic of the climate in the United Kingdom?

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Mild winters and cool summers

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Hot summers and cold winters

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Rainy summers and dry winters

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Snowy mountains and sunny beaches

Question 33

Which of the following is a major city in the south-east of England?

Accepted Answer

Brighton

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Bristol

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Newcastle

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Leeds

Question 34

What is the name of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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The Cheviot

Question 35

Which of these cities is located in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Paris (located in France)

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Berlin (located in Germany)

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New York (located in the United States)

Question 36

What is the capital city of Scotland, which is a country within the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh

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Cardiff (capital of Wales, not Scotland)

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Glasgow (largest city in Scotland, but not the capital)

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London (capital of England, not Scotland)

Question 37

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of the mountainous region called the Lake District in England?

Accepted Answer

Mountains

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Museums (human-made, not a physical characteristic)

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Shopping malls (human-made, not a physical characteristic)

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Football stadiums (human-made, not a physical characteristic)

Question 38

What is the name of the largest ocean that surrounds the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

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Pacific Ocean (located on the opposite side of the globe)

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Arctic Ocean (located near the North Pole)

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Indian Ocean (located near Asia)

Question 39

If you were traveling from Edinburgh to London, which direction would you generally head?

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South

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West (incorrect direction)

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North (incorrect direction)

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East (incorrect direction)

Question 40

Which country is located to the immediate west of the United Kingdom?

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Ireland

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Belgium (located to the southeast)

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France (located to the southeast)

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Netherlands (located to the east)

Question 41

What is the name of the major river that flows through the city of London?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Clyde (flows through Glasgow, not London)

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River Trent (flows through central England, not London)

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River Severn (flows through western England, not London)

Question 42

Which of these is a major industry in the city of Manchester, England?

Accepted Answer

Textile Production

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Fishing (not a major industry in Manchester)

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Agriculture (not a major industry in Manchester)

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Space Exploration (not a major industry in Manchester)

Question 43

If you wanted to plan a trip from London to Paris, which type of map would be most useful?

Accepted Answer

A world map

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A weather map (not suitable for planning a trip)

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A street map (too detailed for long-distance planning)

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A population map (not suitable for planning a trip)

Question 44

On a map, which symbol typically represents the location of a capital city?

Accepted Answer

A star

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A triangle (may represent other features)

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A circle (may represent other features)

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A square (may represent other features)