Understanding Maps and Their Components

What is a map?

• A tool to measure temperature

• A representation of the Earth's surface on a flat plane

• A method to calculate distances

• A device to predict weather

Which of the following is NOT a function of a map?

• Predicting future events

• Indicating directions and distances

• Aiding in research

• Showing geographical differences

What type of map shows general features of the Earth's surface?

• Special map

• General map

• Topographic map

• Choreographic map

Which map type is used to show specific information like population density?

• Topographic map

• Special map

• Choreographic map

• General map

What is the purpose of the legend on a map?

• To show the map's title

• To indicate the map's scale

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To show the map's direction

Which component of a map shows the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground?

• Scale

• Title

• Legend

• Direction indicator

What is the function of the inset on a map?

• To show the map's direction

• To indicate the map's scale

• To show the map's title

• To provide a detailed view of a specific area

What does the color blue typically represent on a map?

• Lowlands

• Forests

• Mountains

• Water bodies

Which color on a map usually indicates highlands?

• Yellow

• Red

• Brown

• Green

What does the color red typically represent on a map?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Volcanoes

• Rivers