Assignment: Cartographic Representation

What is the primary purpose of cartographic representation?

• To show detailed information about weather

• To represent spatial information about the real world on a map

• To describe the history of a region

• To calculate population growth

In cartographic representation, what does a scale on a map indicate?

• The height of mountains on the map

• The ratio of map distance to real-world distance

• The speed of moving objects

• The number of symbols used

Which of the following is a common projection used in cartographic representation?

• Pie chart projection

• Histogram projection

• Polar projection

• Mercator projection

Which map type would be most appropriate for analyzing population density in a city?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

If you want to study the natural features of an area, such as rivers and mountains, which type of map should you use?

• • Political map

• • Thematic map

• • Road map

• • Physical map

Which map category is designed to show boundaries between countries or states?

• Political map

• Topographic map

• Thematic map

• Physical map

What is the key feature of a topographic map?

• Shows population trends

• Uses contour lines to show elevation and landforms

• Focuses on national borders

• Displays road networks