Types of Maps Quiz

What type of map shows weather patterns over a long period of time?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Climate map

• Road map

Which type of map shows territorial features like countries and cities?

• Resource map

• Political map

• Road map

• Climate map

Which map is most commonly used for navigation while driving?

• Resource map

• Climate map

• Road map

• Political map

What do resource maps show?

• Weather patterns

• Landforms like mountains and rivers

• Natural resources like oil and coal

• Political boundaries

What is a compass rose?

• A type of flower

• A map symbol for water

• A figure showing directions on a map

• A tool for measuring distance

Which of the following are the four cardinal directions?

• North, South, East, West

• Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Forward, Backward, Left, Right

What does the map scale show?

• The height of mountains

• The depth of oceans

• The relationship between map distance and real distance

• The size of countries

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show the map's age

• To tell what each symbol on the map represents

• To display the map's colors

• To indicate the map's size

What is the equator?

• A line dividing the eastern and western hemispheres

• A line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres

• A line dividing the continents

• A line dividing the oceans

What is the main purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the map's scale

• To indicate directions

• To provide the map's title

• To explain the map's symbols

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept