Map Basics

What is a political map used for?

• A political map is used to show population density

• A political map is used to display weather patterns

• A political map is used to show boundaries of countries, states, and cities, as well as other political divisions.

• A political map is used to indicate elevation levels

What does a legend on a map help you understand?

• Population density of areas

• Latitude and longitude coordinates

• Distance between locations

• Symbols, colors, and markings used on the map

What does a compass rose show on a map?

• Different types of animals

• Historical landmarks

• Famous paintings

• Cardinal and intermediate directions

Why is a map scale important?

• A map scale is important to showcase different colors on the map.

• A map scale is important to show the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.

• A map scale is important for determining the weather forecast accuracy.

• A map scale is important for measuring the weight of objects on the map.

What is the purpose of meridians on a map?

• Meridians help in determining the altitude of a point on Earth.

• Meridians help in determining the east-west position of a point on Earth.

• Meridians are used to measure temperature on Earth.

• Meridians indicate the location of the North Pole.

What do parallels indicate on a map?

• Lines of latitude

• Lines of longitude

• Points of interest

• Elevation levels

How can you determine the distance between two locations on a map?

• Count the number of roads between the two locations

• Use a ruler to physically measure the distance on the map

• Use a mapping tool like Google Maps or a GPS device to input the addresses or coordinates of the two locations and calculate the distance.

• Estimate the distance based on the size of the locations on the map

What is the function of a provincial map?

• To predict the weather patterns in the province

• To showcase historical events in the province

• To provide a detailed visual representation of a specific province's geographical features.

• To determine the population density of the province

Why is a grid system useful on a map?

• To confuse users with unnecessary details

• To make the map look more colorful

• To provide a reference point for locating specific areas or points accurately.

• To limit the map's functionality

What does a compass rose help you determine?

• Time of day

• Cardinal directions

• Latitude and longitude

• Distance traveled