Geography Maps Quiz

In AP Human Geography, maps are categorized into how many types?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which type of map would you use to display transportation networks?

• Thematic maps

• Reference maps

• Economic maps

• Cultural maps

What is the focus of thematic maps compared to reference maps?

• Thematic maps focus on data, reference maps focus on stories

• Thematic maps focus on stories, reference maps focus on data

• Both focus on data

• Both focus on stories

Which of the following would you find on a political map?

• Types of soil

• State capitals

• Mountain peaks

• Ocean depths

What is a disadvantage of Dot Distribution Maps?

• When dots get too dense, maps become difficult to read

• They are expensive to produce

• They require advanced technology

• They are not visually appealing

What is one advantage of Proportional Symbol Maps?

• They are easy to draw

• They show both location and intensity of a phenomenon

• They use fewer symbols

• They are colorful

Which of the following is NOT a type of thematic map?

• Isoline map

• Choropleth map

• Dot map

• Road map

What is the main purpose of using a cartogram?

• To provide navigation routes

• To convey information about a variable

• To show natural resources

• To display population density

Which type of map is best suited for showing population density?

• Political map

• Choropleth map

• Topographic map

• Road map

What is the primary feature of a topographic map?

• Elevation and landforms

• Weather patterns

• Political boundaries

• Economic activities