Geography Chapter 1

What is geographic information system technology used for?

• map projections

• map analysis

• culture studies

• religious studies

Which type of map shows detailed land features, including elevation?

• mental map

• thematic map

• political map

• topographic map

Which type of map is designed to communicate information on specific topics?

• mental map

• thematic map

• political map

• topographic map

What is the least distorted type of map?

• globe

• cylindrical

• azimuthal

• conic

Which type of map projection is best for wide regions?

• globe

• cylindrical

• azimuthal

• conic

Which map projection minimizes all types of distortion?

• mercator projection

• goode's interrupted projection

• robinson's projection

• stereographic

Which map projection has accurate area and shape, but distance and direction are distorted?

• robinson's projection

• goode's interrupted projection

• mercator projection

• globe

Which type of map is made from gores?

• globe

• cylindrical

• azimuthal

• relief

Which type of maps use contour lines to show elevation?

• globe

• cylindrical

• azimuthal

• relief

What shows the meaning of symbols on a map?

• compass rose

• contour lines

• legend

• scale