Intro to Mapping

Open Ended

Why is map reading considered an essential skill for leaders and navigators?

Open Ended

Describe the types of maps, what map projection is, how scale affects maps, and how latitude and longitude identify a specific location on the earth.

Fill in the Blank

A map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to ___, as seen from above.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of maps?

• Globe

• City or State Road Maps

• Geographic Maps/Atlases

• Weather Maps

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between a globe and a map?

• A globe is 3-dimensional and to scale, while a map is 2-dimensional and may not be to scale.

• A globe shows only countries, while a map shows cities.

• A globe uses only colors, while a map uses only symbols.

• A globe is used for navigation, while a map is used for decoration.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about geographical maps is true?

• They may not be to scale.

• They always represent the true shape of areas.

• They only show physical geography.

• They do not convey cultural information.

Open Ended

Explain how road maps and geographical maps differ in the type of information they convey.

Multiple Choice

Which feature is commonly used to represent relief on a topographic map?

• Contour lines

• Latitude lines

• Longitude lines

• Grid squares

Open Ended

Explain why map projections are necessary when creating flat maps of the Earth.

Multiple Choice

Which units are shown on the map scale in the third image?

• Miles, kilometers, yards

• Meters, feet, inches

• Acres, hectares, miles

• Kilometers, centimeters, inches

Fill in the Blank

Map scale is the extent of reduction required to display a portion of the Earth's surface on a map. Scale determines the informational content and ___ of the area being represented.

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about map scales:

• A map with a scale of 1:25,000 shows more detail than a map with a scale of 1:250,000.

• The larger the number on the right, the smaller the scale of the map.

• A scale of 1:250,000 is larger than a scale of 1:25,000.

• Map scale can be thought of like a fraction.

Open Ended

Describe a situation where a small scale map would be more useful than a large scale map.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the standard medium scale map used in the military?

• 1:1,000,000

• 1:75,000

• 1:250,000

• 1:50,000

Open Ended

Explain the difference in usage between medium scale maps and large scale maps in military operations.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about the examples of map scales shown:

• 1 inch on a 1:24,000 map represents about 2000 feet.

• 1 inch on a 1:100,000 map represents about 4 miles.

• 1 inch on a 1:250,000 map represents about 4 miles.

• 1 inch on a 1:24,000 map represents about 1.6 miles.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scales represents the largest area on a map?

• 1:24,000

• 1:100,000

• 1:250,000

• 1:50,000

Fill in the Blank

Longitude lines are ___ to the equator.

Open Ended

How do latitude and longitude lines help in identifying specific locations on Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cities is located in the Southern Hemisphere based on its latitude and longitude?

• Los Angeles, CA

• London, UK

• Sydney, Australia

• Beijing, China

Open Ended

Explain how latitude and longitude are used by the US Military to chart positions of ships and airplanes.

Open Ended

Why are map projections always distorted in some way?

Fill in the Blank

What’s the latitude and longitude of Phoenix, AZ?

Multiple Choice

Which features are used to distinguish topographic maps from other types of maps?

• Contour lines

• Political boundaries

• Roads

• Climate zones

Multiple Choice

What type of map has contour lines on it?

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Road map

• Climate map

Open Ended

Reflecting on the Map Reading Agenda, which topic are you most interested in learning more about and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics is NOT included in the Map Reading Agenda?

• Introduction to Maps

• Topographical Map Basics

• Map Symbols

• Polar Coordinates