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Map Elements

Test your knowledge about the various elements that make up a map.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a common map projection?

  1. Mercator
  2. Transverse Mercator
  3. Orthographic
  4. Cylindrical Equidistant
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a map scale?

  1. To show the distance between two points on a map
  2. To show the direction between two points on a map
  3. To show the area of a feature on a map
  4. To show the elevation of a feature on a map
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a topographic map and a thematic map?

  1. Topographic maps show physical features, while thematic maps show cultural features
  2. Topographic maps show elevation, while thematic maps show other data
  3. Topographic maps are more detailed than thematic maps
  4. Topographic maps are used for navigation, while thematic maps are used for research
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a map legend?

  1. To explain the symbols used on a map
  2. To show the scale of a map
  3. To show the direction of north on a map
  4. To show the title of a map
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a map and a globe?

  1. A map is a flat representation of the Earth, while a globe is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth
  2. A map shows a larger area than a globe
  3. A map is more detailed than a globe
  4. A map is easier to carry than a globe
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. To show the direction of north on a map
  2. To show the scale of a map
  3. To show the legend of a map
  4. To show the title of a map
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a choropleth map and a dot map?

  1. A choropleth map shows data using colors, while a dot map shows data using dots
  2. A choropleth map shows data for a continuous variable, while a dot map shows data for a discrete variable
  3. A choropleth map is more detailed than a dot map
  4. A choropleth map is easier to read than a dot map
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a graticule on a map?

  1. To show the latitude and longitude lines on a map
  2. To show the scale of a map
  3. To show the legend of a map
  4. To show the title of a map
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a road map and a topographic map?

  1. A road map shows roads and highways, while a topographic map shows physical features
  2. A road map is more detailed than a topographic map
  3. A road map is easier to read than a topographic map
  4. A road map is used for navigation, while a topographic map is used for hiking
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a title on a map?

  1. To explain the symbols used on a map
  2. To show the scale of a map
  3. To show the direction of north on a map
  4. To identify the map
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a scale bar and a representative fraction?

  1. A scale bar shows the distance between two points on a map, while a representative fraction shows the ratio of the distance on a map to the distance on the ground
  2. A scale bar is more detailed than a representative fraction
  3. A scale bar is easier to read than a representative fraction
  4. A scale bar is used for navigation, while a representative fraction is used for surveying
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a map inset?

  1. To show a smaller area in more detail
  2. To show the scale of a map
  3. To show the legend of a map
  4. To show the title of a map
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a boundary line and a political boundary?

  1. A boundary line shows the physical boundary of a feature, while a political boundary shows the boundary of a country or state
  2. A boundary line is more detailed than a political boundary
  3. A boundary line is easier to read than a political boundary
  4. A boundary line is used for navigation, while a political boundary is used for political purposes
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a relief map?

  1. To show the elevation of the land
  2. To show the scale of a map
  3. To show the legend of a map
  4. To show the title of a map
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a thematic map and a reference map?

  1. A thematic map shows a specific theme or topic, while a reference map shows general information
  2. A thematic map is more detailed than a reference map
  3. A thematic map is easier to read than a reference map
  4. A thematic map is used for research, while a reference map is used for navigation
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