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Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

What attributes are shown on a map using isolines?

  1. Physical attributes

  2. Chemical attributes

  3. Man made attributes

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Physical attributes are shown on map using isolines.
Isolines, also referred to as contour lines, can be used to represent elevation on a map by connecting points of equal elevation, for instance. As with all isolines, when contour lines lie close together, they represent a steep slope; lines far apart represent a gradual slope.

Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

The maps which are prepared with some special themes are called ___________.

  1. political maps

  2. physical maps

  3. thematic maps

  4. topographical maps
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A thematic map is a map that focuses on a specific theme or subject area such as physical phenomena like temperature variation, rainfall distribution and population density in an area.

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In a dot method map, while showing population distribution, urban population is shown by ___________.

  1. dot

  2. shades

  3. lines

  4. circles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In dot method maps, dots are typically used for rural population, while urban population is often represented by circles of varying sizes to indicate the magnitude of the population in specific urban centers.

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Which of the following steps are used to prepare Isopleth maps?

  1. By considering the highest and lowest values of the variable

  2. Class interval should be decided

  3. Lines are drawn for the decided intervals, location with the same value are joined by a line

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following steps are used to prepare isopleth maps:-

  • By considering the highest and lowest values of the variable.
  • The class interval is decided to draw the isopleths maps which in turn decides the difference between the lines.
  • Lines are drawn for the decided intervals, location with the same value are joined by a line

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Which types of maps shows the various geographical variables by shades or tints of various colours?

  1. Isopleth maps

  2. Topographical map

  3. Choropleth map

  4. Dot method
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
A choropleth map is a thematic map in which areas are shaded or patterned in proportion to the measurement of the statistical variable being displayed on the map, such as population density or per-capita income.

Choropleth maps provide an easy way to visualize how a measurement varies across a geographic area or show the level of variability within a region. A heat map is similar but does not use geographic boundaries.
Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

A line on a map joining places of equal temperature is called an _____________.

  1. isohytes

  2. isobars

  3. isotherms

  4. isohalines
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lines joining places of equal temperature are called as Isotherms.

Isopleth - General term for a line connecting points of equal value of some quantity. Isobars, isotherms, etc. all are examples of isopleths. Isotach - A line connecting points of equal wind speed. Isotherm - A line connecting points of equal temperature.

Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

A line on a map joining places of equal values is called an ___________.

  1. isotherms

  2. isohytes

  3. isobars

  4. isolines
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A line on a map joining places of equal values is called an isoline.
Isolines, also referred to as contour lines, can be used to represent elevation on a map by connecting points of equal elevation, for instance. As with all isolines, when contour lines lie close together, they represent a steep slope; lines far apart represent a gradual slope.

Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

Which method is used to show the distribution of altitude, temperature, rainfall etc in a map?

  1. Choropleth method

  2. Isopleth method

  3. Dot method

  4. Chorochromatic maps
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Isopleth method is used to show the distribution of altitude, temperature, rainfall etc in a map. Isopleths are lines of equal value in the form of quantity, intensity and density. They are drown as contour lines at some selective interval. The spacing of lines express the rate of variation. If the  lines appear much apart, variation is gentle and when they are closely set, variation is sharp. 

Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

The act of map making is called ________________.

  1. geography

  2. cartography

  3. topography

  4. geomorphology
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cartography is generally considered to be the the science and art of designing, constructing and producing maps. It includes every operation from original field-work to final printing and marketing of maps. In modern time  cartography, is also treated as a science of human commutation. 

Multiple choice geography understanding maps maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms

Imaginary lines joining places of equal value of some distribution is called ________.

  1. isobars

  2. isohytes

  3. isobaths

  4. isopleth
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The term isopleth is derived from two words isos + plethron; isos meaning same and plethron means measure. Thus, isopleths are the imaginary lines of equal value in the from of quantity, intensity and density. They are drown as contour lines at some selected interval. The spacing of lines express the rate of variation.