WG Chapter 1 Test Review

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, such as climate and population?

• 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 (height and depth)?

• Globe
• Cylindrical
• Azimuthal
• Relief

What shows the meaning of symbols on a map?

• Compass rose
• Contour lines
• Legend
• Scale