Types of Maps

_______ are used on maps as a tool for measuring distance.

• symbols

• labels

• keys

• scales

This map is an example of a . . .

• Geologic Map

• 3D Map

• Projection Map

• Topographic Map

What is the contour interval of this map?

• 100 ft

• 500 ft

• 1000 ft

• 15000 ft

What type of map would be most helpful if you were looking for a steep trail to hike?

• Geologic Map

• Projection Map

• 3D Map

• Topographic Map

What type of map would be useful to find an area where a geologist would be able to drill to find oil?

• Geologic Map

• Projection Map

• Topographic map

• 3D Map

What type of map is this an example of?

• Geologic Map

• Projection Map

• Topographic Map

• 3D Map

This type of map shows digitized features of a location

• Geologic Map

• Topographic Map

• 3D Map

• Projection Map

What are the parallel lines that run north and south on the globe and use the equator as a reference?

• Lines of latitude

• Lines of longitutde

• Location lines

• Grid lines

What are the lines that run east and west along the globe and use the prime meridian as a reference

• Lines of latitude

• Lines of longitude

• Location lines

• Grid lines

The Earth is divided into _______ different time zones

• 12

• 18

• 24

• 6