Exploring Types of Maps in Geography

Exploring Types of Maps in Geography

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

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Created by

Ethan Morris

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a reference map?

To predict future population trends

To display physical features and transportation routes

To show themes or relationships

To represent frequency of a variable

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of map would you use to analyze population density?

Thematic map

Topographic map

Cartogram

Reference map

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an isoline thematic map display?

Symbols to show frequency

Equal values using lines and connection points

Predicted future trends

Physical features and transportation routes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a proportional thematic map, what does a larger dot represent?

Higher elevation

Greater frequency of a variable

More physical features

Larger land area

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a dot density map use to represent frequency?

Lines and connection points

Color gradients

Symbols of varying sizes

Equal size dots

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of details do topographic maps show?

Predicted future trends

Large scale numerical representation of physical features

Themes and relationships

Frequency of a variable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a cartogram used for?

Displaying physical features and transportation routes

Showing equal values using lines

Substituting mapping variables for land area or distance

Representing frequency with equal size dots

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