Geography Quiz

What is the study of Earth called?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Geography

• Chemistry

What does a compass rose show on a map?

• Distance

• Directions

• Elevation

• Population

What is the purpose of a map key?

• To show the distance between places

• To help interpret symbols and colors on a map

• To measure elevation

• To show population density

What does a scale on a map represent?

• Directions

• Elevation

• Distance

• Population

What do lines of latitude measure?

• Distance north and south of the equator

• Distance east and west of the prime meridian

• Elevation

• Population density

What do lines of longitude measure?

• Distance north and south of the equator

• Distance east and west of the prime meridian

• Elevation

• Population density

What is a locator map used for?

• To show the physical characteristics of a place

• To show the location of the larger map in the country or world

• To show population density

• To show historical events

What do political maps show?

• Physical characteristics of a place

• Historical events

• State and national borders or capital cities

• Elevation

What do physical maps show?

• Historical events

• Physical characteristics of a place

• Population density

• Elevation

What does relief on a map indicate?

• Distance

• Directions

• High and low places using colors and shading

• Population density