Maps Practice

This map is an example of a . . . 

• Topographic Map
• Political Map
• Thematic Map
• Land Use Map

________________________ have contour lines that show elevation.

• Weather Maps

• Gene Map

• Topographic Maps

• Concept Maps

_______________ have information about flight paths.

• Road Maps

• Topographic Maps

• Aeronautical Charts

• Concept Charts

The imaginary lines running parallel to the equator on the globe, showing the distance north or south of the equator are known as lines of...

• latitude

• longitude

What is a scale bar?

• a tool to measure distance

• a tool to tell direction

• a tool to start a fire

• a tool to build a house

What kind of a map is this one, which shows where different resources can be found?

• Political

• Physical Relief

• Grid

• Distribution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What term describes the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area?

• topography
• landform
• relief
• plateau

What does a map key or legend tell you?

• it tell you about the symbols of a school
• it tells you about the symbols of globe
• tells what the symbols on a map stand for 

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-2

Why are globes more accurate than maps?

• Globes are bigger than maps.
• Globes are round like the Earth, and maps are flat, like the Earth is not.
• Globes are more colorful than maps.
• Globes spin on an axis, like Earth does.

What are underwater mountain ranges called?

• continental shelf
• mid-ocean ridges
• abyssal plains
• continental slopes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3