Geography Quiz

What type of map shows states, cities, and borders?

• Topographical

• Political

• Physical

• Road

What type of map follows one theme and tells us more about the world, people, and cultures?

• Physical

• Topographic

• Historical

• Thematic

 A historical map is...

• ...a map that shows us the past

• ...a map that shows us the borders of states

• ...a map that shows us the elevation of the land

• ...a map that shows us physical features on Earth

A topographical map is...

• ...a map that is used for navigation

• ...a map that shows us the physical features on Earth

• ...a map that shows us the elevation of the land

• ...a map that follows a specific theme

A physical map shows what?

• The amount of people in a physical area

• The elevation of the land

• The roads/highways on Earth

• The features on Earth's surface

What type of map is used for navigation?

• Road

• Topographical

• Thematic

• Political

A map scale displays the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on Earth's surface.

• True

• False

Geography is the study of...

• Printed maps and different elevations of land

• Maps and history

• The landforms on the Earth's surface only

• Physical features on the Earth and how humans effect the natural world

What is relative location?

• The precise point where a place is located on the map

• Where is a place is located in relation to another place

What is absolute location?

• The precise point where a place is located on the map

• Where is a place is located in relation to another place