Mapping Skills Quiz

Which type of map shows the physical features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes?

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map

What type of map would you use to find the boundaries of countries and states?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Topographic Map

• Thematic Map

Which type of map is best for showing elevation and landforms?

• Climate Map

• Road Map

• Topographic Map

• Political Map

Latitude lines run in which direction?

• North to South

• East to West

• Diagonally

• Vertically

Longitude lines run in which direction?

• North to South

• East to West

• Diagonally

• Horizontally

What is the latitude of the Equator?

What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?

Which of the following coordinates is located in the Northern Hemisphere?

Which of the following coordinates is located in the Southern Hemisphere?

Which type of map would you use to find the average temperature of a region?

• Political Map

• Physical Map

• Climate Map

• Road Map