Physical Maps Quiz

Ready for a fun challenge? Can you tell me what a physical map is mainly used for?

• Is it to show political boundaries?

• Or, is it to show landforms and physical features?

• Maybe it's to show population density?

• Or could it be to show climate zones?

Imagine you're an explorer on a thrilling adventure! Can you tell which of the following you would see on a physical map to guide your journey?

• Exciting cities bustling with life

• Majestic rivers flowing through the landscape

• Winding roads leading to unknown destinations

• Imaginary borders separating regions

Imagine you're an explorer on a thrilling adventure, and you've just stumbled upon a mysterious map! Can you tell what color is typically used to represent water bodies on this physical map?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

Imagine you're an explorer on a thrilling adventure! Which of the following would you NOT expect to see on your trusty physical map?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Countries

• Plateaus

Imagine you're planning an exciting hiking trip! Which type of map would be your best friend on this adventure?

• Physical map - showing all those mountains and valleys

• Political map - because who doesn't want to know the local government boundaries?

• Climate map - to keep track of the weather patterns

• Road map - for when you decide to ditch hiking and take a road trip instead

Imagine you're an explorer on a thrilling adventure! Can you tell which of the following would be an example of a landform you'd see on your physical map?

• A bustling highway

• A serene lake

• A bustling city

• A country border

Imagine you're an explorer on a thrilling adventure! You're looking at a physical map to plan your next move. Can you tell which of the following is NOT a physical feature that you would see on your map?

• Valley

• Island

• Country

• Canyon

Imagine you're an explorer, and you've just found a mysterious physical map! What would you use the legend for?

• To figure out the size of the new world you're exploring

• To decipher the secret language of symbols and colors on the map

• To find out which way is North, South, East, and West

• To understand the lines of latitude and longitude on the map

Imagine you're an explorer on a thrilling adventure! Can you tell which of the following would be a physical feature you'd see on your trusty physical map?

• The bustling state capitals

• The lush, green forests

• The long, winding highways

• The invisible lines of borders