Maps Quiz

What are the different types of maps?

• population maps

• political maps, physical maps, topographic maps, thematic maps, and road maps

• weather maps

• geographical maps

Which type of map shows the boundaries of countries, states, and cities?

• political map

• physical map

• topographic map

• road map

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the cardinal and sometimes intermediate directions on a map.

• To highlight the borders between countries.

• To display the names of cities and landmarks.

• To indicate the scale of the map.

Name one part of a map.

• graph

• symbol

• grid

• legend or key

What does a map scale represent?

• Relationship between map distance and ground distance.

• Relationship between map symbols and ground symbols.

• Relationship between map colors and ground colors.

• Relationship between map size and ground size.

True or False: A political map shows the physical features of a place.

• A political map shows the transportation routes of a place.

• False

• A political map shows the climate of a place.

• A political map shows the population density of a place.

• True

What are the four main directions on a compass rose?

• down

• up

• north, south, east, and west

• southwest

• northeast

What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

• To display the latitude and longitude lines on the map.

• To show the elevation levels on the map.

• To provide a key or guide for the symbols and markings on the map.

• To indicate the scale of the map.

True or False: A map key and a map scale are the same thing.

• False

• True

• Yes

• Correct