Map Quiz

A way to show the round earth on a flat surface is a

• globe

• map projection

• mappy map

• map slice

The most accurate way to present information about the shapes and sizes of landmasses and bodies of water

• map projection

• mappy map

• Mercator projection

• globe

What is the biggest disadvantage of globes?

• They are round.

• They are tilted.

• A globe that is complete enough to be useful is too big for everyday use.

• They break easily.

Which map projection is the best one available with the least distortion?

• Mercator

• Robinson

• Molleweide

• convex

This map shows physical features of an area like mountains, rivers and lakes.

• political map

• physical map

• economic map

• road map

The map shows state and national boundaries, capitals, and major cities.

• political map

• physical map

• economic map

• climate map

A map with a theme like climate, language, sports, etc. is called a

• political map

• physical map

• thematic or special purpose map

• economic

A projection used by sailors in the 1500s to navigate the seas.

• Robinson projection

• Mercator projection

• Molleweide

• convex

A map that shows things like temperature and precipitation.

• physical

• economic

• projection

• climate

A map that shows the types of economic activity or natural resources in a given area,

• topographic

• political

• climate

• economic or resource