Introduction to Maps HW

Which map scale has the largest scale?

• 1:250,000
• 1:25,000
• 1:50,000
• 1:100,000

What type of map primarily displays roads and transport links?

• Geographical map
• Topographical map
• Road map
• Globe

Which industries typically use latitude and longitude?

• Agriculture and farming
• Education and research
• Military and transportation
• Tourism and hospitality

What is map scale?

• The extent of reduction required to display a portion of the Earth's surface on a map
• The size of the area being represented on a map
• The informational content of a map
• The ratio of the earth's circumference to its diameter

What is the standard scale for a small scale map?

• 1:1,000,000
• 1:250,000
• 1:25,000
• 1:50,000

What is the purpose of a topographical map?

• To display natural geographical information
• To represent the shape of the earth
• To show political boundaries
• To convey information related to physical geography and culture

Why is it challenging to create a flat map of a spherical world?

• Because the earth is too large
• Because map projections are not accurate
• Because any attempt will have some distortion
• Because the earth is not spherical

What is the unit of measurement for speed in the military and transportation industries?

• Nautical miles per hour
• Kilometers per hour
• Miles per hour
• Knots

What is the standard scale for a large scale map?

• 1:250,000
• 1:25,000
• 1:1,000,000
• 1:50,000

What is the purpose of a map?

• To display political boundaries
• To represent features found on the ground
• To show natural geographical information
• To depict the shape of the earth