Map Skills for Year 3 Geography: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

Which imaginary line splits 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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International Date Line

Question 2

When reading a map, what is the purpose of using a map legend?

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To identify the symbols used on the map and their meanings.

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To learn about the map's topic.

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To locate your position on the map.

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To calculate distances on the map.

Question 3

What do maps usually NOT show?

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A photograph of the place

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A title

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A scale

Question 4

What does the scale on a map tell us?

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How far a distance on a map is in real life

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What symbols on the map mean

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How big an area the map covers

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Which way is north

Question 5

Which line on a map shows how high up a place is?

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Contour line

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Scale

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Latitude

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Longitude

Question 6

On a map of the UK, what does the letter 'M' usually stand for?

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Motorway

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Mountain

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Major road

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Museum

Question 7

What is a representation of the entire Earth called?

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Globe

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Map

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Plan

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Key

Question 8

What makes a map a special picture?

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It shows real places and their locations.

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It has lots of colors and shapes.

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It is drawn on paper.

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It has a title and a key.

Question 9

What does the scale on a map help us find out?

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The distance between two places on the map in real life.

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The size of the whole map.

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The direction from one place to another on the map.

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The exact location of a place on the map.

Question 10

What does a compass on a map tell you?

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Which direction is North?

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How far apart places are

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What the symbols mean

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The name of the map

Question 11

How do we find the actual distance between two places on a map?

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Using the scale on the map

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Using the compass symbol

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Comparing the map to a globe

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Counting the roads between the places

Question 12

Which part of a map shows you what the symbols mean?

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Key

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Title

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Scale

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Compass Rose

Question 13

Which of these can you find on a map of a city but not in the city itself?

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Legend

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Park

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School

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Street

Question 14

Which of these directions is NOT a compass point that you might see on a map or compass?

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Right

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North

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South

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East

Question 15

Why is it important to have a scale when using a map?

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To measure the distance between places on the map.

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To decorate the map with different colors.

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To explain the symbols used on the map.

Question 16

What direction is the opposite of East?

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West

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North

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South

Question 17

How do you find out which way is north on a map?

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Look for the compass rose.

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Check the scale of the map.

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Read the title of the map.

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Look for the key on the map.

Question 18

What is the term for a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?

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Peninsula

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Island

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Isthmus

Question 19

Which physical feature on a map is usually shown in green?

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Forest

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Mountain

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River

Question 20

Which part of a map shows you how far apart places are?

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Scale

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Key

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Compass

Question 21

You're lost in a new place and find a piece of paper with lines and symbols. What is it?

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A map

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A picture

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A list

Question 22

On a map, if you face North, which direction is on your right?

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East

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North

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South

Question 23

What do contour lines on a map connect?

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Points with the same height above sea level

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Points with the same distance from a river

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Points with the same direction of the wind

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Points with the same type of vegetation

Question 24

What does a globe represent?

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The world

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A country

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A continent

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A city

Question 25

On a map, what physical feature is usually shown as a green area with trees?

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Forest

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Mountain

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River

Question 26

What do compass points on a map help us find?

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The four main directions (north, south, east, and west)

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How far apart two places are

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What the land looks like

Question 27

What physical feature is usually shown in green on a map?

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Forest

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Mountain

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River

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Desert

Question 28

How do you find the exact location of a place on a map using a grid reference?

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Find the row number and column letter of the grid where the place is located.

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Measure the distance from the top and left edges of the map to the place.

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Compare the place to other landmarks on the map and guess its location.

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Use the scale of the map to measure the distance from the map's border to the place.

Question 29

What type of map shows the physical features of an area, like mountains and rivers?

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Physical map

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Political map

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Road map

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Tourist map

Question 30

On a map, what do we call a straight line that joins up points of the same height?

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Contour line

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Latitude line

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Longitude line

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Scale bar

Question 31

Which type of map displays information like rainfall or population density?

Accepted Answer

Thematic map

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Political map

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Physical map

Question 32

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

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Physical maps show the physical features of an area, while political maps show the political boundaries of an area.

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Physical maps show landforms, while political maps show country borders.

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Physical maps use colors to represent elevation, while political maps use colors to represent countries.

Question 33

What does the scale on a map tell you?

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The distance between places on the map

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The colors used on the map

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The types of places shown on the map

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The accuracy of the map

Question 34

What is a peninsula?

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A narrow strip of land surrounded by water on three sides

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A large island

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A body of water surrounded by land on three sides

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A mountain surrounded by water

Question 35

What does the blue color on a map usually represent?

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Water

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Land

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Mountains

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Forests

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a cardinal direction?

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Northeast

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North

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South

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East

Question 37

Why do countries near the North and South Poles look bigger on a world map than they actually are?

Accepted Answer

Because the Earth is round, and a flat map can't show its shape perfectly.

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Because there are more people living in countries near the poles.

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Because countries near the poles have more natural resources.

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Because countries near the poles are colder and need to appear larger on the map to stay warm.

Question 38

Which part of a map explains what the symbols mean?

Accepted Answer

Map key

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Compass

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Scale

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Grid lines

Question 39

On a map, London to Manchester is 5 centimeters apart. If the map's scale is 1 centimeter to 100 kilometers, how far apart are the cities?

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500 kilometers

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50 kilometers

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100 kilometers

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150 kilometers

Question 40

What is the name of the body of water between Great Britain and Ireland?

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Irish Sea

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St. George's Channel

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Bristol Channel

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North Sea

Question 41

What is the name for a narrow strip of land that connects two larger pieces of land?

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Isthmus

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Peninsula

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Cape

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Bay

Question 42

What do contour lines on a map show?

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Height above sea level

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Distance from the ocean

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Slope of the land

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Type of vegetation

Question 43

Which of these is a land area surrounded by water on three sides?

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Peninsula

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Island

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Isthmus

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Strait

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a way to use a compass?

Accepted Answer

Telling the time

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Finding north

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Determining direction

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Measuring distances

Question 45

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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Greenwich Meridian

Question 46

What does the map key do?

Accepted Answer

Explains what the symbols on the map mean

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Shows the scale of the map

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Provides directions to different places

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Marks the location of landmarks

Question 47

Which of these is the correct order of the compass points, starting from north?

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N, E, S, W

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S, E, N, W

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N, W, S, E

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E, S, W, N

Question 48

Why do we use map projections?

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To make the Earth look flat on paper

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To make all countries look the same size

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To make all continents look the same shape

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To make maps more accurate

Question 49

What is a special feature that you can find on a physical map?

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It shows different types of land, like mountains and rivers.

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It shows where countries are and their borders.

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It shows the weather, like if it's going to rain or be sunny.

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It shows how many people live in different areas.

Question 50

How has technology improved maps?

Accepted Answer

Maps now show more details

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Maps are easier to find on the internet

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Maps cost more to make now

Question 51

How do we find the height of a hill using contour lines on a map?

Accepted Answer

Calculate the difference in height between two contour lines

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Count the number of contour lines that cross a point on the map

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Look at the color of the contour lines on the map

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Measure the distance between contour lines on the map

Question 52

Which of these symbols on a map points to the north?

Accepted Answer

An arrow pointing upwards

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A circle

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A cross

Question 53

What does the scale on a map tell us?

Accepted Answer

The distance on the map compared to the distance on the ground

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The direction of north

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The height of mountains

Question 54

What is a peninsula?

Accepted Answer

A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides

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A large island

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A mountain range

Question 55

What tool can you use to measure distances on a map?

Accepted Answer

A ruler or map scale

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A compass

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A protractor

Question 56

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

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Contour line

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Relief line

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Elevation line

Question 57

What do contour lines on a map represent?

Accepted Answer

Lines that connect points of equal height above sea level

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Lines that show the direction of water flow

Question 58

What is the purpose of a map key?

Accepted Answer

To explain the symbols and colors used on a map

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To list the places shown on the map

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To show the direction of north

Question 59

What is the main purpose of a map scale?

Accepted Answer

To measure distances on a map

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To show the direction of north on a map

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To identify different features on a map

Question 60

Which of the following symbols is used to represent mountains on a map?

Accepted Answer

A series of brown triangles

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A green circle

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A blue line

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A red dot

Question 61

What is the difference between a peninsula and an island?

Accepted Answer

A peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, while an island is surrounded by water on all sides.

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A peninsula has no coastline, while an island does.

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A peninsula is bigger than an island.

Question 62

Which imaginary line circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Arctic Circle

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 63

Which ocean covers the largest area of the Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Atlantic Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 64

Which continent is mostly covered by ice?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica

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North America

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Asia

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Europe