Geography - 2. What is a Map?

What type of map shows how much coffee each country drinks per person?

• Choropleth map

• Reference map

• Dot density map

• Cartogram map

Which type of map uses dots to represent a key feature or attribute?

• Choropleth map

• Dot density map

• Cartogram map

• Reference map

What is the purpose of a cartogram map?

• To represent physical features like mountains and oceans

• To compare data regardless of actual space

• To show population distribution within a country

• To show population density using colors

What is the main flaw of a Mercator projection map?

• Does not show lines of longitude accurately

• Distorts the scale of areas farther from the equator

• Does not use colors to represent data

• Does not include country borders

Which mapmaking choice can evoke nationalistic emotion?

• Using a dot density map

• Selecting colors for countries

• Adding a legend to the map

• Choosing a thematic map

What is the purpose of stick charts developed by mariners from the Marshall Islands?

• To navigate exactly like modern maps

• To represent population data

• To study and memorize islands, waves, winds, and currents

• To show environmental disasters

How do maps reflect modern geopolitical divisions?

• By accurately representing all territories

• By using geographical place names from Indigenous languages

• By showing borders decided without consultation

• By consulting the land's original inhabitants

What is the purpose of using maps to tell stories about societal problems?

• To mislead people about environmental issues

• To increase awareness about certain issues

• To hide data from the public

• To promote nationalistic fervor