1 - Physical Geography - Mapping

What is a verbal map scale?

• A visual representation of distance

• A ratio or fraction showing scale

• A written expression of scale, like 'one inch equals one mile'

• A tool for measuring real-world distances

How does a graphic scale help in reading a map?

• By providing a written scale conversion

• By using a ratio to show scale

• By offering a visual representation to measure map distance

• By transforming maps into practical tools

Why are map scales important?

• They provide context and accuracy in navigation and planning

• They are only used in geography

• They make maps look more professional

• They are optional for map reading

What is the primary purpose of a map legend?

• To provide a guide to the symbols used on a map

• To display the map's scale

• To show the map's orientation

• To list the map's creators

Which color is commonly used to represent water bodies on a map?

• Blue

• Green

• Brown

• Red

What might a topographic map legend include that a road map legend would not?

• Elevation lines

• Highways

• Rest areas

• Gas stations

What is the primary function of a magnetic compass?

• To point towards magnetic north using the Earth's magnetic field

• To find true north using a fast-spinning wheel

• To provide digital navigation in smartphones

• To measure elevation changes on a map

Which type of compass is commonly used in ships and aircraft?

• Magnetic compass

• Gyrocompass

• Digital compass

• Topographic compass

What is magnetic declination?

• The difference between magnetic north and true north

• The process of aligning a map with a compass

• The method of using a digital compass in GPS units

• The technique of reading contour lines on a map

What are the two main components of the Geographic Coordinate System?

• Latitude and Longitude

• Equator and Prime Meridian

• North Pole and South Pole

• Time Zones and Navigation