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