Map Types Practice

A compass rose helps determine a map's ___________.

• distortion

• projection

• orientation

• scale

The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the landforms of a place.

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Robinson

The map shown here is an example of a ___________ map. It shows the borders between countries.

• thematic

• political

• physical

• Mercator

What do geographers use to indicate the absolute location of any place on Earth?

• A global grid (lines of latitude and longitude)

• A map legend

• A map scale

• A compass rose

What tool compares distance on a map with distance on the Earth?

• Map Title

• Map Scale

• Compass Rose

• Key/Legend

Letter D is showing this map element

• Map scale

• Map title

• Map legend/key

• Compass Rose

What does a compass rose tell a map user?

• Distance on a map

• Absolute location on a map

• Relative location on a map

• Cardinal directions on a map

What city will you find at approximately 30'N, 90'W?

• New Orleans

• Tampa

• Houston

• Memphis

Lines running horizontally that determine how far north or south you are?

• Longitude

• Coordinates

• Hemisphere

• Latitude

What type of map shows specific data or information?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic