2nd Grade Social Studies Test

What is a map?

• A type of food

• A visual representation of an area

• A musical instrument

• A type of compass

What is a globe?

• A type of car

• A type of bird

• A spherical model of the Earth depicting its continents and oceans.

• A type of fruit

What does a map show?

• Geographical features, boundaries, and locations of places on Earth

• The historical events that took place in different countries

• The average temperature in different cities

• The population density of different regions

What does a globe show?

• Earth

• Universe

• Planet

• World

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Oblate spheroid

• Cube

• Cylinder

• Flat

What is the shape of a map?

• Circle

• Hexagon

• Triangle

• Rectangle or square

What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

• To explain the symbols or colors used on a map

• To provide information about the map's author

• To show the elevation levels on the map

• To indicate the scale of the map

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

• To indicate the cardinal directions and help the reader orient themselves on the map.

• To display the elevation of different areas on the map

• To show the location of famous landmarks

• To indicate the distance between two points

What is the main difference between a map and a globe?

• A map is used for navigation, while a globe is used for decoration.

• A map shows only land, while a globe shows both land and water.

• A map is two-dimensional, while a globe is three-dimensional.

• A map is round, while a globe is flat.

Why do we use maps and globes?

• To confuse people with inaccurate information.

• To represent the Earth's surface and provide a visual representation of geographical features, locations, and distances.

• To use as decorations in classrooms.

• To hide secret messages in coded form.