Map Scale Quiz - by Mr. Milos

What does a map scale show?

• Different types of maps

• Population density of an area

• Ratio between distances on the map and distances in real life

• Historical landmarks

Which type of map scale uses a physical line printed on a map?

• Geologic scale

• Bar scale

• Lexical scale

• Numeric scale

In the UAE, what unit is used for distances on a map?

• Feet

• Yards

• Miles

• Kilometers

What is the characteristic of a small scale map?

• Less details, covers a bigger area

• Less details, covers a smaller area

• More details, covers a bigger area

• More details, covers a smaller area

What is the ratio of a large scale map?

• 1: 1 000 000

• 1: 350 000

• 1: 10 000 000

• 1: 25000

Which type of map covers a bigger area but has less details?

• Small scale map

• Large scale map

• Political map

• Topographic map

What is the ratio of a small scale map?

• 1: 1000

• 1: 1 000 000

• 1: 5000

• 1: 150 000

What is the characteristic of a large scale map?

• More details, covers a smaller area

• Less details, covers a bigger area

• More details, covers a bigger area

• Less details, covers a smaller area

Which type of map covers a smaller area but has more details?

• Climate map

• Physical map

• Large scale map

• Small scale map

What is an example of a small scale map?

• Abu Dhabi island

• Umm al Quwain

• Asian continent

• Dubai city