Understanding Maps Quiz

What is a map?

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

• A drawing that gives clues about an area

• A type of clothing

From which language does the word 'map' originate?

• Spanish

• French

• Latin

• Greek

What is the Imago Mundi?

• The oldest surviving world map

• A historical building

• A type of plant

• A famous painting

Which direction is at the top of a map?

• North

• West

• South

• East

What are the cardinal directions?

• Forward, Backward, Left, Right

• Top, Bottom, Left, Right

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• North, South, East, West

What does a general reference map show?

• Only roads

• Only man-made features

• Only natural features

• Important physical features, both natural and man-made

What is a thematic map used for?

• Showing land ownership

• Showing a single attribute like soil type or vegetation

• Showing roads

• Showing water depths

What information does a navigation chart provide?

• Weather patterns

• City locations

• Water depths and dangers to navigation

• Mountain heights

What do topographic maps show?

• The shape of the land using contour lines

• The location of restaurants

• The boundaries of countries

• The weather forecast

What does a cadastral map display?

• The weather conditions

• The location of rivers

• The location of schools

• The boundaries and ownership of land