Thematic Maps Retest Practice

A map that shows one topic, such as population density, is a type of

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Regional Map

• Thematic Map

Which of the following will you find on a map that shows physical features?

• businesses

• landforms

• population

• vegetation

Which term means the pattern of weather over a long period of time?

• climate

• weather

• region

• vegetation

Coal, iron, uranium, and petroleum are examples of

• land use

• natural resources

• vegetation zones

• climate zones

What does an economic activity map of a country show?

• where its people live

• what kind of climate it has

• how high its mountains are

• how its people make a living

What do geographers call an area with one or more features that set it apart from other areas?

Hint: This area would share common characteristics.

• a city

• a region

• a landform

• a climate zone

How do you calculate population density?

• Population plus Area

• Population divided by Area

• Area + Population

• Area divided by Population

What kind of information is shown on this map of North Africa?

• climate zone

• population density

• vegetation zones

• economic activity

What helps you to read a thematic map?

• map key and map title

• map scale

• only a map key

• map grid

What is the average population density at 10 degrees south, 60 degrees west?

• Under 2 people per square mile

• 2-25 people per square mile

• 25-125 people per square mile

• 125-250 people per square mile