Maps: Reference and Thematic

The two main types of maps are:

• scale and distance

• thematic and reference

• interaction and distance

• reference and globes

Maps can be used to -

• navigate and locate places

• display data or specific information

• both of these

• neither of these

A reference map can help us do which of the following?

• Find locations and help us navigate between location

• Obtain information about a specific topic

• Learn about historical events

• Predict what will happen in the future

Which of the following is an example of a reference map?

• climate map

• population map

• road map

• economic map

A thematic map can help us do which of the following?

• determine the distance between two locations

• determine which route to take when navigating

• obtain information about a specific topic

• find the city, county, and state borders of the USA

Which of the following is not an example of a thematic map?

• political map

• population map

• economic map

• historical map

What type of map is this?

• physical

• population

• political

• topographical

A topographical map uses contour lines to indicate:

• shape and elevation of land

• capitals and large cities

• population

• climate

What do cartographers and geographers use to display data on a map?

• color

• legend symbols

• map title

• all of these

someone who makes maps

• reference map

• thematic map

• cartographer

• map projection