Suppose you’re looking at a topographic map. How can you tell it’s a topographic map rather than a physical map?

• It is drawn more precisely to scale than a physical map.

• It includes latitude and longitude but not place names.

• It uses lines, not colors, to show how the land changes.

• It was created and updated by the U.S. government.

Which person would be most likely to need latitude and longitude information?

• a sailor

• a hiker

• a driver

• an astronaut

On a thematic map, such as a population map or a map of airplane routes, why are natural features such as rivers and political features such as national borders included?

• to make the map useful to more people

• to indicate what the theme is

• to help compare several maps

• to provide reference points

What information does a topographic map provide?

• the climate of a region

• the height of the land

• the population of a place

• the travel time to a destination

Why does every map projection contain some distortion?

• Because the Earth is flat and maps are round

• Because the Earth is round and maps are flat

• Because maps are drawn by hand

• Because maps are not updated regularly

What is the primary purpose of contour lines on a topographic map?

• To show political boundaries

• To indicate elevation changes

• To display climate zones

• To mark roads and highways

What does layering help cartographers do?

• 1. show many types of information about a place

• make maps more readable by using several colors

• provide a list of signs and icons used on a map

• 1. make maps interactive so they can change over time

Which is an example of GPS?

• 1. a satellite photo of the United States at night

• 1. an online map showing the traffic in your city

• 1. a site map showing all the pages on a website

• a diagram of the rooms and corridors of a school

What city is the capital of China?

• Harbin

• Fuzhou

• Bejing

• Kashi

What is the longitude of Winnipeg?

• 48

• -100

• 52

• -97