Unit 1 Exam (Open Note)

What is the primary purpose of a political map?

• To show the physical landscape of an area

• To show the weather patterns of a region

• To show boundaries between countries, states, and cities

• To show the population distribution

Political maps are agreed upon by which entities?

• Scientists

• Governments of the countries

• Environmental organizations

• Educational institutions

What are the most common types of maps used today?

• Political and Physical maps

• Climate and Topographic maps

• Road and Weather maps

• Historical and Economic maps

Which of the following is NOT a reason for changes in political maps?

• Revolution

• Recognition

• Invasion

• Economic growth

What is the term used for the orientation part of a map?

• Compass Rose

• Wind Rose

• Sun Dial

• North Star

Which part of a map indicates when it was created?

• Date

• Title

• Scale

• Legend

What does the legend on a map help you understand?

• The meaning of symbols

• The scale of the map

• The date of creation

• The title of the map

What does the Compass Rose tell the reader?

• The distance between two points

• The cardinal directions

• The map's legend

• The elevation of different areas

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Resource

• Topographic

What type of map would you use to find the elevation of a mountain?

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Climate map

• Road map