MAP READING REVIEW

1. Which of the following is not an essential feature of a map?

• Legend

• Key

• Title

• Distance bar

A map has 5 essential features

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes a topographic map:

• contour map

• map of the earth that shows resources

• detailed map of the terrain which shows physical features

• detailed map of the terrain which shows both physical and human features

A topographic map uses__________ to reveal information on the shape, elevation and size of the earth's terrain.

• symbols

• contours

• cardinal points

• compass

Which of the following best describes a contour?

• lines which join places of the same altitude

• lines which join places of the same size

• lines which join places of the same distance

• lines which join places of the length

Scale is to distance as key is to _______

• legend

• time

• map

• symbols

Symbols on a map are represented with the use of ALL the following EXCEPT:

• Lines

• Squares

• Polygons

• Points

Which of the following is an example of a polygon symbol?

• Road

• House

• Hotel

• Vegetation

There are 4 main types of scale.

• True

• False

A scale helps to calculates the actual distance/size of features

• True

• False