Map Skills Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

You're lost in a forest. How can using your map skills help you find your way back to safety?

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Use a compass and map together to find your location and direction.

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Understand map symbols to identify landmarks and water sources.

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Measure distances on the map to estimate how far you need to walk.

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You don't need map skills in a forest because you can follow the sun or stars.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a map legend?

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To explain the symbols used on the map

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To show the distance between places

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To describe the area shown on the map

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To indicate the direction of north

Question 3

When using a map, why is it important to know what the symbols mean?

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Map symbols help us understand different features on a map, like roads, rivers, and parks.

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Map symbols make maps look more colorful.

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Map symbols are only used on very detailed maps.

Question 4

On a map, what do closely spaced contour lines tell us about the slope?

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The slope is steep.

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The slope is gentle.

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The slope is flat.

Question 5

What are the advantages of digital maps compared to paper maps?

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Digital maps can be updated more easily than paper maps.

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Digital maps can be used to navigate in real-time.

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Digital maps are always more accurate than paper maps.

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Paper maps are always more detailed than digital maps.

Question 6

When creating a map of your local area, which would be more useful: an aerial photograph or a satellite image? Explain your choice.

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Aerial photograph: shows more detail, like individual buildings or trees, and is often more up-to-date.

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Satellite image: covers a larger area and shows a wider view of the landscape.

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It doesn't matter: both aerial photographs and satellite images are good for making maps.

Question 7

What do contour lines on a map show?

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The height of the land

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The type of soil

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The location of rivers

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The location of towns

Question 8

When planning a journey using a map, which scale of map would be most helpful?

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A large scale map

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A small scale map

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A map with no scale

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It doesn't matter what scale the map is

Question 9

When making a map, which of these is NOT important to think about when choosing symbols to represent different features?

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Using the same symbols on all maps

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How clear the symbol is

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How simple the symbol is

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How well the symbol shows what it is supposed to

Question 10

If 1 cm on the map is equal to 250 m in real life, what is the scale of the map?

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1:25,000

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1:50,000

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1:100,000

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1:250,000

Question 11

Which river flows through the city of London?

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River Thames

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River Severn

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River Mersey

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River Clyde

Question 12

What is the best way to measure the distance between two points on a map?

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Using the map scale

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Using a ruler

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Using a piece of string

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Estimating the distance

Question 13

Why do maps have legends?

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To explain the meaning of symbols used on the map

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To show the different colors used on the map

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To indicate the size of the map

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To provide a title for the map

Question 14

What helps us to find the exact location of a place on a map?

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A grid reference

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A scale

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A symbol

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A compass

Question 15

What do we use a scale on a map for?

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To measure the distance between places

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To show the direction we are going

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To identify different types of things on a map

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To show how high a mountain is

Question 16

What is the difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map?

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A large-scale map shows a smaller area in more detail than a small-scale map.

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A small-scale map shows a smaller area in less detail than a large-scale map.

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A large-scale map shows a larger area in more detail than a small-scale map.

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A small-scale map shows a larger area in less detail than a large-scale map.

Question 17

What do contour lines on a map represent?

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The height of the land

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The direction of the wind

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The type of plants that grow there

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The distance from the sea

Question 18

What type of map shows mountains, rivers, and forests?

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A physical map

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A political map

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A land use map

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A weather map

Question 19

What do we use a compass for when looking at a map?

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To find the direction

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To measure distances

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To identify symbols

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To locate places

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using maps?

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Can help us get lost

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Helps us understand the world around us

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Makes it easier to plan journeys

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Can be used to solve problems

Question 21

Which feature on a map is made by people?

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A road

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A river

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A mountain

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A forest

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a scale on a map?

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To accurately represent distances between points

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To indicate the direction of true North

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To identify the symbols used throughout the map

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To estimate the area of different landforms on the map

Question 23

Which icon is often used on maps to represent a forest?

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A silhouette of evergreen trees

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A green circle

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A brown square

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A blue triangle

Question 24

What system is used to locate specific places on a map using a combination of letters and numbers?

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Grid reference system

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Latitude and longitude system

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Altitude and depth system

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Scale and projection system

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a physical feature that could be shown on a map?

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A mountain range

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A city

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A major road

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A national border

Question 26

What is the main 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 human-made or natural features.

Question 27

What is the name of the imaginary line that circles the middle of the Earth?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 28

Which action is not a function of a compass?

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Measuring the distance between two points

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Determining the direction of true North

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Determining the direction of true South

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Determining the direction of true East

Question 29

What is the best strategy for planning a journey using a map?

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Start by examining the map's key and symbols.

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Start by identifying your destination and working backward.

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Draw a perfectly straight line from your starting point to your destination.

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Use a compass to follow the direction you wish to travel.

Question 30

Which feature of a map helps us measure distances between two points?

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Scale

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Grid reference

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Legend

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Compass

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a human feature shown on the map?

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A mountain

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A road

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A railway line

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A church

Question 32

Which of these is the correct grid reference for the schoolhouse on the map?

[Image of a map with a grid overlay and a schoolhouse marked with an 'X']

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B3

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A2

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C1

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D4

Question 33

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

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Shows the symbols used on the map

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Shows the scale of the map

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Shows the compass directions

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Shows the area covered by the map

Question 34

What is the purpose of a grid reference on a map?

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To find a specific place on a map

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To calculate the distance between two points

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To show the height of a place

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To show the symbols used on a map

Question 35

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into two halves called?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 36

Which of these is a natural feature on a map?

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River

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Road

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City

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Country border

Question 37

What is a line that connects points of equal height on a map called?

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Contour line

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Water flow line

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Boundary line

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Road line

Question 38

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 indicate the direction of north

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To provide information about the area covered by the map

Question 39

What does the 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 the nearest town

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The height of the mountains in the area

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The population of the area

Question 40

What is a grid reference?

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A number that tells you the location of a point on a map

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A mark that shows where a road crosses a river

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A symbol that represents a type of landform

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A label that identifies a town or city

Question 41

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

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Physical maps show natural features like mountains and rivers, while political maps show human-made features like countries and cities.

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Physical maps are used for planning routes, while political maps are used for understanding political boundaries.

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Physical maps are more detailed than political maps.

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Political maps are older than physical maps.

Question 42

What does the symbol 'Δ' usually represent on a map?

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Mountain

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River

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Lake

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Forest

Question 43

What is the purpose of a compass?

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To find the direction of north

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To measure distances

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To draw straight lines

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To mark your location on a map

Question 44

What is the main purpose of a contour line on a map?

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To show height above sea level

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To show distance

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To show direction

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To show land use

Question 45

What does latitude measure?

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Distance north or south of the equator

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Distance east or west of the prime meridian

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Height above sea level

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Population density

Question 46

What does longitude measure?

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Distance east or west of the prime meridian

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Distance north or south of the equator

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Height above sea level

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Population density

Question 47

Which imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 48

What type of line on a map connects points of equal height?

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Contour line

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Grid line

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Scale line

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Latitude line

Question 49

For which type of activity would a topographic map be most suitable?

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Planning a hiking route

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Navigating unfamiliar roads

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Studying different countries

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Learning about major events in history

Question 50

What does it mean when the contour lines on a map are very close together?

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The land is very steep.

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The land is very flat.

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The land has a gentle slope.

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The land has a sudden drop.

Question 51

What is the purpose of the legend on a map?

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To explain the map symbols

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To provide a scale

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To show direction

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To give background information

Question 52

On maps, which color is commonly used to indicate danger or high values?

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Red

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

Question 53

What is a unique characteristic of the Robinson projection, a map that displays the entire world?

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Reduced distortion in regions distant from the equator

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Accurate distances and directions

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Optimal for determining the shortest path between two locations

Question 54

When planning a safe and fun cycling route using a map, what's the best thing to do?

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Avoid busy roads and choose quieter streets.

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Take the shortest route, even if it's not the safest.

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Explore the neighborhood without using a map.

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Choose the most scenic route, even if it's longer.

Question 55

What do contour lines on a map show?

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The height of the land

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The direction of the wind

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The type of vegetation

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The location of rivers

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

Physical maps show natural features, while political maps show human-made features

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Political maps show natural features, while physical maps show human-made features

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Physical maps show both natural and human-made features

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Political maps show both natural and human-made features

Question 57

In map reading, what does the word 'orientation' mean?

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Working out which way is north

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Finding where the map is showing

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Measuring the size of the map

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Recognising the symbols on the map

Question 58

You have a pirate's map with grid references that lead to buried treasure. How do you use these grid references to find the treasure?

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Find the point where the horizontal and vertical lines with the given grid reference values meet.

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Add the easting and northing values to find the treasure's location.

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Use the map's scale to calculate the distance to the treasure from a known point.

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Ignore the grid references and search randomly around the map.

Question 59

To find the cardinal directions using a compass and a map, what should you do?

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Place the compass flat on the map, aligning its needle with the map's north line.

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Hold the compass vertically and point its needle towards the sun.

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Draw a line from the compass's center to the map's edge, indicating your desired direction.

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Invert the map and rotate the compass until its needle points north.

Question 60

Which grid reference shows the point where column G crosses row 6?

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G6

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F6

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6F

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6G

Question 61

When using a map scale, what is the best way to work out the distance between two places?

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Measure the distance and multiply by the scale.

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Measure the distance and divide by the scale.

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Guess the distance.

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Use the map key to find the distance.

Question 62

Which of these physical features might you see on a map?

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Mountain

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Road

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School

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Hospital

Question 63

What does a contour line on a map show?

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Places with the same height above sea level

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Places with the same distance from a road

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Places with the same temperature

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Places with the same rainfall

Question 64

When planning a journey using a map, what three things should you consider for the best route?

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Distance, height and things in the way

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Distance and direction only

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Height and things in the way only

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Things in the way and direction only