Map Skills Quiz

What is the purpose of a scale on a map?

• To compare the distance on a map to the distance on earth.

• To show the true direction.

• To identify specific topics.

• To enlarge land at the poles.

What does a compass rose indicate?

• Relative location.

• Absolute location.

• True direction.

• Map distortion.

What term is used to describe the main line of latitude that divides the earth?

• Prime Meridian.

• Tropic of Cancer.

• Equator.

• Arctic zone.

Which of the following is an example of a thematic map?

• A map showing countries' boundaries.

• A map with a scale and compass rose.

• A map identifying high latitude zones.

• A map identifying a specific topic.

What is the term for the condition of being misshapen or misrepresented on a map?

• Scale.

• Orientation.

• Distortion.

• Compass rose.

Which projection is best used for airline navigation?

• Mercator projection.

• Robinson projection.

• Polar projection.

• The projection not specified in the material.

What is the absolute location of Abuja?

• 9° N, 7° E.

• 9° S, 7° W.

• 7° N, 9° E.

• 7° S, 9° W.

Look at the map. What map element measures the distance between locations?

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Gridlines on a map are for finding a location using....

• Prime Meridian and Equator

• Latitude and Longitude

• Scale Bar and Compass Rose

• Hemispheres and Poles

• The map show the lines of longitude.
• The map shows the lines of latitude.