Map Reading Quiz

What is the function of a grid system on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To identify an absolute location

• To explain map symbols

• To show the type of map

What is a map projection?

• A method to show the scale of a map

• A method to represent the earth's three-dimensional surface on a two-dimensional plane

• A method to explain map symbols

• A method to identify an absolute location

Which of the following is a commonly used map projection?

• Mercator

• Cylindrical

• Triangular

• Spherical

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To orient the location shown to the cardinal directions

• To explain map symbols

• To identify an absolute location

Why is it important to consider the perspective of the cartographer when interpreting maps?

• To understand the type of map being used

• To understand the political and cultural contexts

• To understand the scale of the map

• To understand the colors used on the map

What do geographers synthesize to examine human and environmental patterns across space and time?

• Empirical data from a variety of sources

• Fictional stories and myths

• Personal opinions and beliefs

• Historical novels and plays

What can geographers use to identify spatial patterns and relationships?

• Primary sources and firsthand accounts

• Fictional stories

• Personal opinions

• Novels

What type of data might geographers consult to draw conclusions about demographic change and settlement patterns?

• Population change over time

• Personal diaries

• Fictional stories

• Novels

What is the purpose of geospatial data and satellite technologies in geography?

• To organize, represent, and reexamine human and environmental patterns

• To create fictional stories

• To write historical novels

• To paint landscapes

What can be displayed or hidden in GIS data sets depending on the geographer's investigation?

• Layers of data

• Personal opinions

• Fictional stories

• Historical novels