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Scales and Symbols

Scales and Symbols Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground?

  1. Map scale
  2. Representative fraction
  3. Scale factor
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Verbal scale
  2. Graphic scale
  3. Representative fraction
  4. Bar scale
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a graphic scale?

  1. To show the distance between two points on a map
  2. To show the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground
  3. To show the direction from one point to another
  4. To show the elevation of a point
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. A large-scale map shows a larger area than a small-scale map.
  2. A large-scale map shows a smaller area than a small-scale map.
  3. A large-scale map has a larger scale factor than a small-scale map.
  4. A large-scale map has a smaller scale factor than a small-scale map.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common type of symbol used on maps?

  1. Point symbol
  2. Line symbol
  3. Area symbol
  4. Volumetric symbol
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a qualitative symbol and a quantitative symbol?

  1. A qualitative symbol represents a qualitative attribute, while a quantitative symbol represents a quantitative attribute.
  2. A qualitative symbol is used to represent point features, while a quantitative symbol is used to represent line features.
  3. A qualitative symbol is used to represent area features, while a quantitative symbol is used to represent volumetric features.
  4. A qualitative symbol is used to represent natural features, while a quantitative symbol is used to represent cultural features.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

  1. To explain the symbols used on the map
  2. To provide a title for the map
  3. To show the scale of the map
  4. To show the direction from one point to another
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. A choropleth map uses graduated colors to represent data, while a dot map uses dots to represent data.
  2. A choropleth map uses proportional symbols to represent data, while a dot map uses graduated colors to represent data.
  3. A choropleth map uses isopleths to represent data, while a dot map uses proportional symbols to represent data.
  4. A choropleth map uses isolines to represent data, while a dot map uses isopleths to represent data.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a thematic map?

  1. To show the distribution of a particular phenomenon
  2. To show the relationship between two or more phenomena
  3. To show the change in a phenomenon over time
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. A planimetric map shows the horizontal features of an area, while a topographic map shows the vertical features of an area.
  2. A planimetric map shows the natural features of an area, while a topographic map shows the cultural features of an area.
  3. A planimetric map is used for navigation, while a topographic map is used for engineering.
  4. A planimetric map is used for land use planning, while a topographic map is used for military purposes.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. To connect points of equal elevation
  2. To show the direction of water flow
  3. To show the slope of the land
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. A scale bar is a graphic representation of the map scale, while a representative fraction is a numerical representation of the map scale.
  2. A scale bar is used to show the distance between two points on a map, while a representative fraction is used to show the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
  3. A scale bar is used to show the direction from one point to another, while a representative fraction is used to show the elevation of a point.
  4. A scale bar is used to show the area of a feature, while a representative fraction is used to show the volume of a feature.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a map projection and a coordinate system?

  1. A map projection is a mathematical transformation that converts the spherical Earth into a flat surface, while a coordinate system is a system for measuring and locating points on the Earth's surface.
  2. A map projection is used to show the distribution of a particular phenomenon, while a coordinate system is used to show the relationship between two or more phenomena.
  3. A map projection is used to show the change in a phenomenon over time, while a coordinate system is used to show the direction from one point to another.
  4. A map projection is used to show the area of a feature, while a coordinate system is used to show the volume of a feature.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of a graticule on a map?

  1. To show the latitude and longitude of a point
  2. To show the direction from one point to another
  3. To show the elevation of a point
  4. To show the area of a feature
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