Maps and Atlases: A Guide to Gathering Information

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a type of map?

Accepted Answer

Weather forecast

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Political map

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Physical map

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Thematic map

Question 2

What does the scale of a map show?

Accepted Answer

The ratio between the distance on the map and the distance on the ground

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The direction of north on the map

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The size of the map

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The number of symbols used on the map

Question 3

Which of these can you use to find the latitude and longitude of a place on a map?

Accepted Answer

Grid lines

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Scale bar

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Compass rose

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Legend

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

What is an advantage of using an atlas?

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It has information about many places in one book

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It is easy to carry around

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It is more accurate than a map

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It is free to use

Question 6

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

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To show the direction of north

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To show the scale of the map

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To show the legend of the map

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To show the latitude and longitude of the map

Question 7

What is the best way to find information about a specific place in an atlas?

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Using the index

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Using the contents page

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Using the glossary

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Using the maps

Question 8

Which of the following is a skill you will learn in this unit?

Accepted Answer

How to use maps and atlases to find information

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How to draw maps

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How to use a compass

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How to navigate using a GPS

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of map that shows real places and their features?

Accepted Answer

Treasure map

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Political map

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Physical map

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Road map

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Stars

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Mountains

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Oceans

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Forests

Question 11

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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Arctic Circle

Question 12

Which continent is known as the 'Land Down Under'?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

Question 13

What is the name of the largest 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 14

Which of the following is the capital city of France?

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Paris

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London

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Rome

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Madrid

Question 15

What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Europe?

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Alps

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Andes

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Himalayas

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Rocky Mountains

Question 16

Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

War

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Tsunami

Question 17

What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

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Antarctic Polar Desert

Question 18

Which of the following is the longest river in the world?

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Nile River

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Amazon River

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Mississippi River

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Yangtze River

Question 19

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

Prime Meridian

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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International Date Line

Question 20

What does a contour line on a map show?

Accepted Answer

Height above sea level

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Distance from a landmark

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Boundaries between countries

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Direction of water flow

Question 21

What is the main difference between a map and an atlas?

Accepted Answer

An atlas is a collection of maps.

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A map is bigger than an atlas.

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A map is more detailed than an atlas.

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They are the same thing.

Question 22

Which direction is usually shown at the top of a map?

Accepted Answer

North

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South

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East

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West

Question 23

What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

Accepted Answer

To explain the symbols used on the map

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To show the size of the map

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To indicate the direction of north

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To list all the places on the map

Question 24

What does a symbol on a map represent?

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A place or feature in the real world

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The distance on the map

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The direction of north

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The meaning of another symbol

Question 25

What is the purpose of the index in an atlas?

Accepted Answer

To help you quickly find places on maps

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To explain the symbols used on maps

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To show the scale of the maps

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To list all the features on the maps

Question 26

Maps show us the location of places in relation to each other. Which of the following is another key feature of maps?

Accepted Answer

Maps use symbols to represent different things.

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Maps give us information about the history of a place.

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Maps are always drawn to scale.

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Maps can help us to plan journeys.

Question 27

Which type of map shows us the physical features of a place, like mountains, rivers, and forests?

Accepted Answer

Physical map

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Political map

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Road map

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Tourist map

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a symbol commonly used on maps?

Accepted Answer

Yellow square for a mountain

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Blue line for a river

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Green triangle for a forest

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Red dot for a city

Question 29

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth and divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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International Date Line

Question 30

What is a contour line on a map used for?

Accepted Answer

To connect points of equal height

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To show the direction of water flow

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To indicate the location of mountains

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To mark the boundaries of different landforms

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of atlas?

Accepted Answer

Dictionary

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World atlas

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Historical atlas

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Regional atlas

Question 32

When choosing a map or atlas, what is the most important thing to think about?

Accepted Answer

The type of map or atlas

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The size of the map or atlas

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The cost of the map or atlas

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The color of the map or atlas

Question 33

How do maps and atlases help us learn about the world?

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They show us where places are located.

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They help us understand how places are connected.

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They are only useful for finding our way around.

Question 34

Which feature is a characteristic of the Mercator projection?

Accepted Answer

Useful for determining directions during travel

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Preserves the true shapes of landmasses near the poles

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A type of conic projection

Question 35

How did Christopher Columbus use maps and atlases to plan his journey to Asia by sailing west?

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To calculate the distance and direction he needed to travel

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To learn about the languages spoken by the people he might meet

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To find out about the weather conditions he would encounter

Question 36

What type of map is thought to be the earliest form of mapping?

Accepted Answer

Cave drawings

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Interactive globes

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Digital maps

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Physical maps

Question 37

Which of the following is not a common type of map?

Accepted Answer

Story map

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Physical map

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Political map

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Topographical map

Question 38

What does the scale of a map tell you?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground

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The size of the map

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The purpose of the map

Question 39

What is the most reliable way to find the distance between two places on a map?

Accepted Answer

Use a ruler and the map scale

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Guess the distance based on the size of the places

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Look up the distance in an atlas

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Measure the distance with your fingers

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A political map is more detailed than a physical map

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A physical map is larger than a political map

Question 41

What is an atlas?

Accepted Answer

A collection of maps bound together in a book

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A tool used to measure distances on maps

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A book that tells the history of mapmaking

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A type of map that shows only the ocean floor

Question 42

Which of the following cannot be found in an atlas?

Accepted Answer

Recipes

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Country boundaries

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Physical features

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Population statistics

Question 43

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

Accepted Answer

To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

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To list all the places shown on the map

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To tell a story about the map

Question 44

What is the difference between latitude and longitude?

Accepted Answer

Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude measures the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

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Latitude is measured in degrees, while longitude is measured in miles