5 Themes of Geography/Types of Maps Quiz

A map is the truest representation of the Earth.

• True
• False

The earliest projection of the full world was:

• Peter's
• Mercator
• Thematic map

Peter's projections are more accurate and include all parts of the world.

• True
• False

Maps that show man-made boundaries that divide cities and countries are known as:

• Political maps
• Physical maps
• Thematic maps

Maps that show land, water, and elevation are known as:

• Political maps
• Physical maps
• Thematic maps

Interstate maps, weather maps, and population maps are all examples of:

• Physical maps
• Political maps
• Special Purpose or Thematic maps

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Themes of Geography?

• Location
• Place
• Language
• Human/Environment Interaction

This theme is determined by absolute or relative location.

• Place
• Location
• Region
• Movement

Latitude and longitude determine which type of location?

• Absolute location
• Relative location

The study of the Earth is known as Geography.

• True
• False