Geography - Maps

What is used to measure angles on a map?

• Compass

• String

• Protractor

• Map

What is used to measure the distances between different locations on a map?

• Protractor

• Scale

• Compass

• Degrees

What shows the different regions in an area?

• Regional map

• Climatic map

• Topographic map

• Economic map

What can be used to locate the position of something on the Earth’s surface?

• Hieroglyphics

• Thermometer

• Protractor

• Geographic co-ordinates

What should we use when we want to measure indirect paths with winding roads or rivers?

• A ruler

• A rope 

• A string

• A protractor

How many geographical regions is Thailand divided into?

• 4 regions

• 5 regions

• 6 regions

• 7 regions

Why is it important knowing the distances between locations?

• It helps us with trip planning

• It helps us with decision-making

• It helps with time management

• All of the these

How many minutes does one degree represent on a map?

• 30 minutes 

• 40 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 60 minutes

Latitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around Earth vertically and meet at the North and South Poles.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Horizontally, Thailand is located in the Western hemisphere.

• TRUE

• FALSE