Understanding Maps Quiz

Which continent is shown in purple on the map?

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

• South America

What do maps help with besides navigation?

• Cooking

• Spatial analysis

• Singing

• Dancing

Which maps are best for understanding country boundaries?

• Relief maps

• Topographic maps

• Political maps

• Climate maps

Which type of map would you use to see the contours of the land?

• Political map

• Relief map

• Topographic map

• Economic map

What is a key characteristic of political maps?

• Showing physical features

• Using 3D-like effects

• Focusing on boundaries and divisions

• Displaying climate patterns

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

• The color of the land

• The type of vegetation

• The elevation of the land

• The temperature of the area

Which of the following is a characteristic of contour lines?

• They are always straight

• They connect points of equal elevation

• They change color with elevation

• They indicate political boundaries

What might you use a topographic map for?

• To find the best fishing spots

• To understand the layout of a landscape

• To determine the climate of an area

• To locate mineral deposits

Political maps highlight major urban centers. What are these centers often called?

• Villages

• Capital cities

• Forests

• Deserts

How do relief maps help with depth perception?

• By using flat images

• Through 3D-like representation

• By showing only outlines

• By using black and white colors