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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following shows places on the Earth's surface the most accurately?
thematic maps
Globes
general purpose maps
physical maps
- 2. Multiple Choice
To understand what the map is showing, you should look at the _____.
title
scale
scale bar
compass rose
- 3. Multiple Choice
A _____ shows how a measured place on a map corresponds to actual distance.
title
scale bar
compass rose
key
- 4. Multiple Choice
People who make maps are called _____
geographer's
projections
earth scientists
cartographers
- 5. Multiple Choice
Physical maps show what types of information?
population density
elevation
themes
land usage
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following helps people get directions while they are driving?
GPS
remote sensing
GIS
satellites
- 7. Multiple Choice
Part of a map thatexplains the colors and symbols it uses
compass rose
key
scale
map projection
- 8. Multiple Choice
Shows direction on a map
compass rose
key
scale
map projection
- 9. Multiple Choice
The difference in elevation betwwen two landforms near each other
elevation
map projection
relief
lake
- 10. Multiple Choice
Is a Map Legend
key
Railway
projection
geographer
- 11. Multiple Choice
As a result, maps ________ physical reality, or show it incorrectly.
distort
accurate
give
takes
- 12. Multiple Choice
Maps __________, or change, a round space into a flat space.
distort
convert
combine
make
- 13. Multiple Choice
____________is the relationship between distances on the map and on Earth.
Compass Rose
Map projection
Scale
Purpose Map
- 14. Multiple Choice
Unlocks the meaning of the map for you. It does so
by explaining the symbols, colors, and lines on the map.
Thematic Map
Key
Compass
feature
- 15. Multiple Choice
GPS devices work with a network called the______
Important Information
GIS
Globe Position System
Global Positioning System
- 16. Multiple Choice
There are ____ types of maps.
3
4
5
2
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